Meaning & use
Party
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A social gathering held for enjoyment, or, more formally, a group of people acting together, such as a political organization or a person or group involved in a legal agreement or dispute.
See it in a sentence
They threw a birthday party for their daughter with balloons and cake.
Each party to the contract must sign and date the final page.
A note on using this word
"Party" spans everything from a casual social event to a formal legal term for one side in a contract or lawsuit.
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Another way to use it
2. noun
An organized group of people sharing a common political ideology or goal.
The two major parties debated fiercely ahead of the election.
3. verb
To celebrate or socialize, especially with drinking, music, and dancing.
They partied late into the night after graduation.
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