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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Zamna Festival, the prestigious international format born in Tulum, Mexico, widely recognized as a key reference of the global electronic music scene, will be the official partner of the RCF Arena events, hosting all pre- and after-parties of the Hellwatt Festival. Billboard Italy, Billboard, 19 Dec. 2025 The after-party, held at the National Arts Club, had more reasons to love New York. Bethy Squires, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2025 Andrew and Ferguson were not seen at the after-party that followed at a London pub. Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025 The Vroom Room after-party returns to Las Vegas, taking over the private club, the Poodle Room at Fontainebleau. Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 16 Nov. 2025 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 27 Dec. 2025.

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