partygoer

noun

par·​ty·​go·​er ˈpär-tē-ˌgō-ər How to pronounce partygoer (audio)
Synonyms of partygoernext
: a person who attends a party or who attends parties frequently

Examples of partygoer in a Sentence

chauffeured transportation was provided for those partygoers who had overindulged themselves at the bar
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For one, investigators are looking into ceiling materials in the basement bar where the blaze broke out, trying to determine how the fire engulfed partygoers so quickly. The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026 As young partygoers rang in the New Year at a packed bar in the Swiss Alps, the celebrating quickly turned into a nightmare when a devastating fire tore through the basement, killing at least 40 people and injuring 119 others. Kara Fox, CNN Money, 2 Jan. 2026 But about 40 other partygoers died, including one of Clavier’s friends, falling victim to one of the worst tragedies in Switzerland’s history. Jamey Keaten, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2026 Another witness at the friend's gathering told police that Barnes-Morris got upset after several partygoers began flirting with Strattan. Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for partygoer

Word History

First Known Use

1831, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of partygoer was in 1831

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“Partygoer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/partygoer. Accessed 6 Jan. 2026.

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