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

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Tickets include dinner and an after-party. Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026 Opera Colorado is keeping the party going with an after-party including an open bar, bites, and continued live entertainment. Libby Smith, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026 The after-party dress is another opportunity to showcase your personal style and embrace something less traditional. Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2026 Several additional shots show the pair celebrating with their friends and children at an after-party. Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026 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 24 Feb. 2026.

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