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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Homeowners on Westchester Way told CBS News Detroit that the street was filled with cars and some intoxicated partygoers. Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 18 June 2026 Hungry partygoers settled into plush banquettes, talking and laughing over plates of food and steadily replenished cocktails. Sari Kamin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 June 2026 Like everyone else, the partygoer soon realized that everything inside the tents had been soaked. Serena Turner, Vanity Fair, 15 June 2026 Bodegas immediately flooded with partygoers hoping to stock up on liquor for a long night ahead. Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 14 June 2026 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 24 Jun. 2026.

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