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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Photo: Getty Images McRae and Taylor-Joy can be quite mysterious about their relationship The couple made their first public appearance together in March 2022, at the Vanity Fair Oscars after-party. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 12 May 2025 The artist is about to give a landmark concert at the Stade de France, titled The Final Show, followed by an after-party at the Accor Arena. Billboard France, Billboard, 10 May 2025 Skip the ceremony, head straight to the after-party. Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 9 May 2025 DiCaprio is seen leaving Versace’s Milan Fashion Week after-party, which is attended by Ceretti and Hadid. Glamour, 9 May 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 25 May. 2025.

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