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)
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But this is a pretty sweet tailgate party accessory and most Amazon reviews are surprisingly decent.
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Andrew P. Collins,
The Drive,
25 June 2026
But a little tailgate party would be appropriate for the Twelfth of June.
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Wendy R. Anderson,
Washington Post,
11 June 2026
In fact, research shows sports audio audiences are even more rabid than sports TV viewers—significantly more likely to attend tailgate parties, wear team merch, and even paint their faces.
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Kelli Turner,
Sportico.com,
25 May 2026
This technology can power external appliances, such as at a tailgate party or for mobile work equipment.
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New Atlas,
18 Feb. 2026
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Andrew P. Collins,
The Drive,
25 June 2026
But a little tailgate party would be appropriate for the Twelfth of June.
—
Wendy R. Anderson,
Washington Post,
11 June 2026
In fact, research shows sports audio audiences are even more rabid than sports TV viewers—significantly more likely to attend tailgate parties, wear team merch, and even paint their faces.
—
Kelli Turner,
Sportico.com,
25 May 2026
This technology can power external appliances, such as at a tailgate party or for mobile work equipment.
—
New Atlas,
18 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for tailgate party
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“Tailgate party.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tailgate%20party. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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