after-party

noun

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

Examples of after-party in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The Mulberry's wild after-party, which raged into the wee hours of Tuesday morning, certainly fell into the latter category. Ian Malone, Vogue, 8 May 2024 The Etsy team reports that couples are going all out on wedding after-parties with neon signs, late night snacks, disco decor, and more. Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 8 May 2024 In New York, SZA and Lizzo go arm-in-arm in bright, bold looks to attend a Met Gala after-party. Alexandra Schonfeld, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024 In the wake of the grandeur that is the annual Met Gala, the fashion world holds its breath, waiting for the after-party that promises to be as awe-inspiring as the event itself. Grace Bukunmi, Essence, 8 May 2024 Until, that is, they were spotted getting cozy at a Met Gala after-party on May 6. Paparazzi cameras caught the pair at the Après Met 2 Met Gala After-Party, squeezed next to each other on a sofa. Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 7 May 2024 After the Met Gala, attendees are invited to after-parties where brands and designers unleash more fashion moments. Mariyam Muhammad, The Enquirer, 6 May 2024 As the gala ends, guests rush to the after-parties, many of whom bounce around New York City all night long. Luis Giraldo, CBS News, 6 May 2024 Jeremiah Walker was at an after-party hosted privately for students attending Inderkum High School’s prom on Saturday, said Berry Accius, a community activist and a spokesman for the Walker family. Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 6 May 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1961, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of after-party was in 1961

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“After-party.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/after-party. Accessed 17 May. 2024.

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