block party

noun

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

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Head to Danville’s Church Street to join the inaugural block party hosted by Harvest and Kaia’s featuring food and drinks from Danville restaurants, live music and kid-friendly activities. Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 27 May 2026 Neighborhoods have listservs and block parties. Tara Sonenshine, Baltimore Sun, 27 May 2026 Pratt spent most of his two hours at the Hyde Park block party talking and posing for photos with the hundred or so people who showed up. Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2026 The opening weekend festivities included a performance by Jonglissimo, a juggling team known for appearances on America's Got Talent, an island block party, snorkeling adventures, pickleball matches, mahjong sessions, and a workout led by Kloots. Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026 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 4 Jun. 2026.

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