What does “party” mean?
- 1
nouna social event where people meet to eat, drink, talk and have fun
We’re having a party for her birthday.
- 2
nouna political group that tries to win elections
Which party won the election?
- 3
nouna group of people doing something together
A search party set off at dawn.
Party at a glance
- Part of speech
- noun
- CEFR level
- A1 (beginner)
- Pronunciation
- /ˈpɑrti/ · PAR-tee
- Forms
- parties
How to use “party” correctly
You “have,” “throw” or “give” a party, not “make” one.
Common phrases with “party”
- have a party
- throw a party
- birthday party
- political party
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