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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The couple, who have kept their relationship largely private, both wore wedding dresses and after-party looks designed by Louis Vuitton, per Vogue. Esme Mazzeo, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025 Moretz’s after-party look—a custom jacket and trousers—was inspired by a 2019 Louis Vuitton runway look. Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2025 Show up early for the pre-party and stay for the after-party. Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 31 Aug. 2025 Carpenter and Swift were first photographed together at an MTV VMAs after-party in 2022. Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 30 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for after-party

Word History

First Known Use

1901, in the meaning defined above

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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 10 Sep. 2025.

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