dinner party

noun

: a party at which dinner is served
She hosted a dinner party at her apartment.

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Jacaranda began as a pop-up dinner party in their home, and Lewitinn — who’s also long worked in marketing and events — now presides as the dining room’s offbeat grand dame, especially in sparking unfiltered conversations at the communal table. Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026 Think a dinner party main has to be difficult? Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 13 May 2026 Hosting a dinner party is infinitely more enjoyable with a partner in crime to help curate the playlist and the guest list, keep the conversation and the drinks flowing, and take a load off the planning. Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 12 May 2026 In an interview with Elle, Taylor shared her go-to dinner party recipes, and Nigella Lawson's Mughlai Chicken was at the top of her list. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for dinner party

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“Dinner party.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dinner%20party. Accessed 18 May. 2026.

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