office party

noun

plural office parties
: a social gathering for employees of a company and sometimes their guests especially when arranged by the employer
Whether it's an office potluck or an elegant dinner at an upscale restaurant, etiquette specialists advise treating the annual holiday office party as an extension of the workplace.The Delaware News Journal

Word History

First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of office party was in 1920

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“Office party.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/office%20party. Accessed 8 Mar. 2026.

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