after-party

noun

af·​ter-par·​ty
ˈaf-tər-ˌpär-tē
: a party for invited guests that follows a main party or event

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The parties with the most ticket sales and highest prices, which can run as high as US$80 or more for an after-party, are often put on by out-of-town promoters. Carla Vecchiola, The Conversation, 26 June 2026 Fans had already begun connecting the dots from 2024, when he was spotted at the Saturday Night Live after-party following her hosting debut and later appeared alongside her on a group trip to Tapei in photos shared by actor Ke Huy Quan. Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 26 June 2026 The all-inclusive meal will include three beverages per person including cocktails, beer or non-alcoholic, and an after-party. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2026 While Swift's primary wedding dress, will most likely reflect her more classical style, there is certainly the possibility of a glitzy and fun Wiederhoeft moment either for a second dress or after-party look. Morgan Evans, USA Today, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for after-party

Word History

First Known Use

1901, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of after-party was in 1901

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“After-party.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/after-party. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.

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