block party

noun

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

Examples of block party in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Felipe Bustos Sierra’s immersive documentary about a consequential block party — one that happened in Glasgow, Scotland, in May 2021 — is not simply one of the year’s best films, but a potent reminder of where meaningful change begins. — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

With 12,000 square feet to fill — and Kardashian herself in attendance — the evening was nothing short of a block party for the seven-year-old company, which plans to expand further with more than 100 stores globally by 2027. — Mary Wenthur, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026

Aside from the art show, the block party will offer live music and dancing, interactive art exhibits and numerous vendors. — Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2026

The event started as a one-day block party in 1926 and has grown into an iconic tradition. — Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for block party

• astarte
• mccarty
• nonparty
• arty
• carty
• hearty
• parti
• counterparty
• multiparty