slumber party

noun

: an overnight gathering especially of teenage girls usually at one of their homes

Examples of slumber party in a Sentence

My 12-year-old daughter is having a slumber party tonight.
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Put the sleeping bags on the floor and have a family slumber party. Parents, 11 June 2026 During the slumber party kissing challenge, Melanie even bounced between kissing Sincere and Corbin Mims, which upset the New Jersey native. Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 10 June 2026 The linen-blend upholstery offers breathable comfort for movie marathons and slumber parties, while the cushioning provides ample lumbar and neck support. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2026 When the Sharks issued bobbleheads commemorating the slumber party, neither Celebrini nor Smith could figure out which head belonged to them. Dan Robson, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for slumber party

Word History

First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of slumber party was in 1925

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“Slumber party.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slumber%20party. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.

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