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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The after-party at Planet Hollywood — co-hosted by 50 Cent and Palisades Post studio owner Jane Sinisi — drew co-producer DJ Khaled, who had a mini-reunion with Fat Joe. Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 21 June 2026 The evening will also include a Pride Month after-party at the Moxi Theater. Anna Alejo, CBS News, 16 June 2026 Snoop then shared a snap of himself and Broadus on the red carpet of his BET Ultimate Icon Award after-party event on June 9, 2025. Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026 Besides the horse racing, there is a hat contest, signature drinks and an after-party. Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 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 22 Jun. 2026.

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