dinner party

noun

: a party at which dinner is served
She hosted a dinner party at her apartment.

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Boasting all of the flavors of a good pie with the works, this one comes together easily—with far less effort than most pastas deemed worthy of a dinner party. Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Mar. 2026 And Reilly is aces at playing aw-shucks-who-me innocence while Gary enjoys the best of both worlds, as his friend Eric slyly points out during a dinner party. Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 16 Mar. 2026 One of Martha's secrets to hosting a great dinner party is to serve a great cocktail. Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 16 Mar. 2026 Stuffed mushrooms are a classic, easy appetizer but are slightly more elevated and will look great on the spread of any dinner party. Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dinner party

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“Dinner party.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dinner%20party. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.

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