house party

noun

: a party lasting over one or more nights at a residence (such as a home or fraternity house)

Examples of house party in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Her attorney, Alan Jackson, said O’Keefe was still alive when his girlfriend drove off, and that he was instead violently beaten during the house party. Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 28 June 2024 Jian DeLeon, men’s fashion director at Nordstrom Favorite collections: Prada, Gucci, Fear of God, Martine Rose, JW Anderson Best presentation concept: Prada’s rave house party was super fun, but Jerry Lorenzo’s Fear of God showroom located inside an old church was absolutely breathtaking. Luisa Zargani, WWD, 18 June 2024 Over the Labor Day holiday, Noah had been at a house party in Teral, OK, his siblings tell PEOPLE, noting that the party lasted four days. Emily Palmer, Peoplemag, 3 May 2024 In the untitled feature written and directed by Jae Matthews, a young woman will do anything to avoid her ex at a secluded house party. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 9 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for house party 

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Word History

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of house party was in 1827

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“House party.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/house%20party. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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