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 their street was filled with cars and some intoxicated partygoers. Julia Avant, CBS News, 16 June 2026 Like everyone else, the partygoer soon realized that everything inside the tents had been soaked. Serena Turner, Vanity Fair, 15 June 2026 But 49 partygoers lost their lives and 58 more were wounded as Mateen fired relentlessly using a military-style weapon. Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2026 Guests danced at a discotheque designed by Tony-winning creative force Christine Schwarzman on the mezzanine, while inside the iconic Café Carlyle, Mark Strong and Lesley Manville — stars of Oedipus and noted martini enthusiasts — curated a specialty martini bar for partygoers. Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 8 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 17 Jun. 2026.

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