partygoer

noun

par·​ty·​go·​er ˈpär-tē-ˌgō-ər How to pronounce partygoer (audio)
: a person who attends a party or who attends parties frequently

Examples of partygoer in a Sentence

chauffeured transportation was provided for those partygoers who had overindulged themselves at the bar
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Year by year, the bars gave way to dental clinics, the partygoers to patients. Burkhard Bilger, New Yorker, 28 July 2025 Tensions quickly escalated between riot police and partygoers, resulting in property destruction, looting, fires, and violence. EW.com, 9 July 2025 More consistent waves are available at Jacó Beach, a popular surf spot with locals and partygoers near the mouth of the Gulf of Nicoya. Where to stay Surf camps abound in nearly as many spots. AFAR Media, 8 July 2025 Attacks surged in 2021 after the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to social media campaigns and boycotts across Europe and the U.K. as partygoers advocated for better reporting protocols and safety measures at venues. Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 26 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for partygoer

Word History

First Known Use

1831, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of partygoer was in 1831

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“Partygoer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/partygoer. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.

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