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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Jennifer Lawrence and Dakota Johnson at the Die, My Love after-party in Cannes.
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Sam Reed, Glamour, 2 June 2025
The actresses were photographed hugging and laughing together at the May 17 after-party for Lawrence’s movie Die, My Love following its buzzy premiere at the fest.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 2 June 2025
The Democrats running for governor in 2026 hurried among caucus meetings, floor speeches and after-parties, telling their personal stories and talking up their bona fides for tackling some of California’s most entrenched problems, including housing affordability and the rising cost of living.
—Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2025
This event has everything from a hat contest, signature drinks and food to an after-party and horse racing.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2025
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Sam Reed, Glamour, 2 June 2025
The actresses were photographed hugging and laughing together at the May 17 after-party for Lawrence’s movie Die, My Love following its buzzy premiere at the fest.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 2 June 2025
The Democrats running for governor in 2026 hurried among caucus meetings, floor speeches and after-parties, telling their personal stories and talking up their bona fides for tackling some of California’s most entrenched problems, including housing affordability and the rising cost of living.
—Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2025
This event has everything from a hat contest, signature drinks and food to an after-party and horse racing.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2025
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“After-party.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/after-party. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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