block party

noun

: an outdoor public party put on by the residents of a city block or neighborhood

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But don’t miss a costume ball at the Library of Congress, tall ships in Alexandria, multiple film festivals, a taste of Sweden on the National Mall, block parties, wine tastings and a Friday night tribute to the Warped Tour — also in town this weekend. Fritz Hahn, Washington Post, 11 June 2026 The following year, the block parties looked to be following a similar pattern. Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 11 June 2026 Then, this unassuming West Village hotspot turns into a block party. Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 11 June 2026 Soccer watch party at Daily Chew South African cafe Daily Chew will hold a block party for some of the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches, starting with South Africa versus Mexico on Thursday. Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for block party

Word History

First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of block party was in 1902

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“Block party.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/block%20party. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.

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