Definition of partygoernext
as in celebrant
one who engages in merrymaking especially in honor of a special occasion chauffeured transportation was provided for those partygoers who had overindulged themselves at the bar

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Recent Examples of partygoer Bodegas immediately flooded with partygoers hoping to stock up on liquor for a long night ahead. Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 14 June 2026 But 49 partygoers lost their lives and 58 more were wounded as Mateen fired relentlessly using a military-style weapon. Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2026 Guests danced at a discotheque designed by Tony-winning creative force Christine Schwarzman on the mezzanine, while inside the iconic Café Carlyle, Mark Strong and Lesley Manville — stars of Oedipus and noted martini enthusiasts — curated a specialty martini bar for partygoers. Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026 And yet, this was considered just the beginning for the partygoers in the know. Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for partygoer
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Noun
  • What celebrants are celebrating, exactly, is diverse and personal.
    ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026
  • The downtown streets were filled with weekend visitors, most under forty, as well as wedding goers and Pride celebrants.
    Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
Noun
  • More than half of Father's Day celebrators (55%) plan to treat Dad to a special outing, surpassed only by greeting cards (60%) and clothing (58%).
    Mike Snider, USA Today, 19 June 2026
  • It’s reported that some Knicks celebrators followed the Spurs back to their hotel, jeering and egging them.
    Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 15 June 2026
Noun
  • At least some of the revellers seemed to enjoy this impromptu set.
    Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
  • Mayor Daniel Lurie hosted a press conference Monday to address the public on how the city plans to manage the overlapping swarms of soccer fans and 4th of July revelers.
    Kassia Bonesteel, CBS News, 29 June 2026

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“Partygoer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partygoer. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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