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

Recent Examples on the Web

From avant-garde wedding gowns to wear down the aisle to all-white sets perfect for a rehearsal dinner to after-party looks full of corsetry and shine, today’s fashion bride is doing things differently. — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 14 Sep. 2026

From pop-ups and after-parties to shows that fall outside the CFDA schedule. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 9 Sep. 2026

Last year, the Venice amfAR Gala was held on a private island only accessible by water bus, with an after-party on another, more beautiful private Venetian island that was difficult to leave. — Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 7 Sep. 2026

In the months since, the couple was photographed in Miami in December, was seen at the Golden Globe Awards after-party in January, and shared some PDA in New York City in June. — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1901, in the meaning defined above