block party

noun

: an outdoor public party put on by the residents of a city block or neighborhood

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For the high-energy number, which at times resembled a block party and at other times a protest, Carpenter called on a number of drag stars. Mikelle Street, Them., 8 Sep. 2025 From lakefront festivals to lively neighborhood block parties, the city pulses with opportunities for connection. Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 8 Sep. 2025 From art and music at the museum to Oktoberfest beers and block parties, the calendar is stacked with events that range from family-friendly to nightlife-ready. Tiffani Jackson Skinner, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025 First Fridays in Oak Park Every first Friday of the month, the Oak Park community gathers for a block party on Broadway between 32nd and 36th streets. Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for block party

Word History

First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of block party was in 1902

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“Block party.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/block%20party. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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