26984 words

parties

14 definitions • 33 examples
1
a social event at which a group of people meet to talk, eat, drink, dance, etc., often in order to celebrate a special occasion:

Examples:

UK a fancy-dress (US costume) party (= a party where people wear clothes that make them look like someone or something else)
Peter has/gives/throws really wild parties.
2
an organization of people with particular political beliefs that competes in elections to try to win positions in local or national government:

Examples:

the Green party
The party have just elected a new leader.
He was elected as party leader in 2011.
They contacted party members from across the nation to ask for their support.
3
a group of people who are involved in an activity together, especially a visit:

Examples:

Most museums give a discount to school parties.
4
one of the people or groups of people involved in an official argument, arrangement, or similar situation:

Examples:

The UN called on all parties in the conflict to take a positive stance towards the new peace initiative.
5
to enjoy yourself by drinking and dancing, especially at a party:

Examples:

Let's party!
They partied till dawn.
6
a social gathering at which people talk, eat, drink, and enjoy themselves:

Examples:

Sally is having a party at her place tonight.
7
a political group with particular beliefs and aims and which supports members who are trying to get elected to public office:
8
a particular group of people who are involved in an activity:

Examples:

I made a dinner reservation for a party of eight.
9
one of the people or sides involved in a formal agreement or argument, esp. a legal one:

Examples:

The UN called on all parties to lay down their arms.
10
to enjoy yourself at a party with others, esp. by drinking alcohol, dancing, etc.
11
one of the people or groups of people involved in an official disagreement, arrangement, or similar situation:

Examples:

Both parties were happy with the result of the negotiations.
12
a group of people who are involved in an activity together, especially a visit:

Examples:

A party of college students is visiting the factory today.
Our restaurants offer a discount of 10% to parties of 10 or more.
There will be 8 people in our party, so we'll need to book a table.
13
a social event where a group of people meet to talk, eat, etc., often in order to celebrate a special occasion:

Examples:

We're having a farewell party for the sales manager.
have/throw/give a party They're going to throw a party to celebrate a great year.

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