tailgate party

noun

US

: a social gathering in which food and drinks are served at or near the back end of a parked vehicle (such as a pickup truck) that usually occurs in a parking lot before or after a public event (such as a football game or concert)

Examples of tailgate party in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Football excitement was brought to Medstar Franklin Square Medical Center on Wednesday afternoon, with Baltimore Ravens alumni visiting to celebrate cancer survivors and their medical teams with a special tailgate party. — CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026

Hosting the @Chiefs tailgate party is another item in the series of embarrassing moments by the people that run the organization. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026

Dollar Tree has economical yet festive football entertaining pieces that make a tailgate party stand out or a watch party easygoing. — Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2026

Cheesy Rosemary and Pecan Snack Mix This extra cheesy snack mix is sure to be a hit at any tailgate party. — Jasmine Thompson, Midwest Living, 20 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1956, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for tailgate party

• arty
• carty
• hearty
• parti
• astarte
• mccarty
• nonparty
• counterparty
• multiparty