party

noun
UK: /ˈpɑːti/
US: /ˈpɑːrti/

  1. A social event where people meet to enjoy themselves.

    1. We had a party last night with music and dancing. [ ] [ ]
    2. The end-of-year party is a great way to celebrate everyone's hard work. [ ] [ ]

  2. An organized group of people with similar political aims and opinions.

    1. Which political party do you support in the election? [ ] [ ]
    2. The Green Party is focused on environmental issues and sustainability. [ ] [ ]

  3. A person or group of people forming one side in an agreement or dispute.

    1. Each party in the contract must sign the agreement. [ ] [ ]
    2. Both parties agreed to settle the dispute out of court to avoid further costs. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

gathering social faction coalition revel carouse
party verb

  1. To enjoy yourself by drinking, dancing, etc., especially at a party.

    1. We are going to party all night long! [ ] [ ]
    2. They decided to party after their team won the championship game. [ ] [ ]
party adjective

  1. Relating to or characteristic of a political party.

    1. Party members must support the leader decisions. [ ] [ ]
    2. Party politics can sometimes get in the way of practical governance. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "party" in English means: A social event where people meet to enjoy themselves., An organized group of people with similar political aims and opinions., A person or group of people forming one side in an agreement or dispute..

The phonetic transcription of "party" is /ˈpɑːti/ in British English and /ˈpɑːrti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "party": gathering, social, faction, coalition, revel, carouse.

Example usage of "party": "We had a party last night with music and dancing.". More examples on the page.