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 Dinner included the newlywed’s favorite dish of plain pasta with butter and parmesan. Guests then entered the first after-party of the night through a disco tunnel to Club Light as music guest Afrojack played. Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 16 July 2024 Each ticket provides access to at least four venues, a free after-party, a pub crawl wristband, a detailed custom digital pub crawl map, drink specials, food specials and live music. Charles Infosino, The Enquirer, 13 July 2024 The show kicks off with a silent auction and reception at 6:30 p.m.; with the performances beginning at 7:30 p.m. and a VIP after-party at 9:45 p.m.. Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 10 July 2024 An after-party will be held at the Victory Garden, the immersive theater’s outdoor lounge. Glenn Garner, Deadline, 8 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for after-party 

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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 26 Jul. 2024.

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