surprise party
noun
: a secretly planned party for someone who is not told about it until he or she arrives
We threw him a surprise party.
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When Parrish stepped down in January after winning six titles, Jackson, Lytton and Hazel all showed up at a surprise party for the departing coach, Parrish said Saturday.
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Michael Errigo, Washington Post, 6 July 2024
When my mother-in-law turned 75, her kids decided to throw her a surprise party.
—Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 27 June 2024
Patti LaBelle rang in her milestone birthday with a surprise party on Thursday, May 23, the night before her special day.
—Lizzie Hyman, Peoplemag, 24 May 2024
Her surprise party was attended by all cast members and their significant others — except Giudice’s husband, Luis Ruelas.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 11 May 2024
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Michael Errigo, Washington Post, 6 July 2024
When my mother-in-law turned 75, her kids decided to throw her a surprise party.
—Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 27 June 2024
Patti LaBelle rang in her milestone birthday with a surprise party on Thursday, May 23, the night before her special day.
—Lizzie Hyman, Peoplemag, 24 May 2024
Her surprise party was attended by all cast members and their significant others — except Giudice’s husband, Luis Ruelas.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 11 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for surprise party
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“Surprise party.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surprise%20party. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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