party

An event where people meet to enjoy themselves, often to celebrate something.

• The party starts at six.
• We had a small party for her birthday.
• Did you enjoy the parties last weekend?

Similar words: celebration, get-together

Common phrases: birthday party, have a party, throw a party

An organized group of people with similar political ideas who try to win elections.

• Which party won the election?
• She joined the party last year.
• Several parties opposed the new law.

Common phrases: political party, join a party, party leader

A group of people who are together for a particular activity or purpose.

• A party of five arrived.
• The search party found the missing child.
• Two parties of climbers reached the village.

How to use it: a party of + number (We have a table for a party of six.)

Similar words: group

Common phrases: party of four, search party, touring party

A person or group that is one side in a legal case, agreement, or disagreement.

• Both parties signed the agreement.
• The injured party asked for compensation.
• Neither party accepted responsibility for the dispute.

How to use it: a party to something (The company is a party to the agreement.)

Similar words: side

Common phrases: either party, injured party, party to something

A small group of soldiers sent to do a particular job.

• A landing party reached the shore.
• The officer led a small raiding party.
• Two boarding parties searched the enemy ship.

Similar words: detachment, squad

Common phrases: boarding party, landing party, raiding party

A meeting at someone’s home where guests can buy products shown by a seller.

• She hosted a jewelry party.
• I bought three bowls at the party.
• These home sales parties help sellers meet new customers.

Common phrases: sales party, jewelry party, host a party

To enjoy yourself with other people by celebrating, dancing, or drinking.

• They partied all night.
• We love to party with friends.
• Are you partying again this weekend?

How to use it: party with someone (We partied with our neighbors on Saturday.)

Similar words: celebrate

Common phrases: party all night, party with friends, party hard

To join other players in a team in an online game.

• Let’s party with a healer.
• We partied together for the dungeon quest.
• Can beginners party with experienced players?

How to use it: party with someone (You can party with three other players.)

Similar words: team up, group up

Common phrases: party with someone, party up