Synonyms of party

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noun

ˈpär-tē 

1

as in event

a social gathering

we're all invited to the big party to celebrate the end of the year

Synonyms & Similar Words

• event
• bash
• reception
• celebration
• dance
• shindig
• gala
• blowout
• fete
• affair
• ball
• function
• blast
• get-together
• binge
• supper
• occasion
• prom
• fund-raiser
• formal
• benefit
• do
• soiree
• orgy
• masquerade
• symposium
• tea
• shower
• stag
• housewarming
• social
• house party
• cocktail party
• tea party
• bacchanal
• bacchanalia
• clambake
• bake
• hen party
• salon
• saturnalia
• kegger
• mixer
• icebreaker
• klatch
• meet and greet
• kaffeeklatsch

2

as in faction

a group of people acting together within a larger group

a small party got together to protest the new chairman's decision

Synonyms & Similar Words

• faction
• wing
• side
• coalition
• team
• sect
• bloc
• body
• movement
• set
• block
• caucus
• crew
• gang
• split
• denomination
• pack
• splinter
• persuasion
• schism
• scission

3

as in team

a group of people working together on a task

a search party

Synonyms & Similar Words

• team
• army
• crew
• company
• platoon
• squad
• brigade
• gang
• band
• battalion
• outfit
• troop
• department
• troupe
• corps
• host
• staff
• administration
• personnel
• posse
• force
• help
• stable

4

as in group

a usually small number of persons considered as a unit

for parties of more than six people the restaurant automatically adds a 15% service charge to the bill

Synonyms & Similar Words

• group
• grouping
• batch
• band
• bunch
• cluster
• lot
• team
• crew
• crop
• gathering
• platoon
• organization
• clutch
• body
• battery
• school
• constellation
• array
• consort
• collective
• squadron
• gang
• parcel
• huddle
• circle
• battalion
• brigade
• posse
• clique
• faction
• congregation
• clan
• assembly
• knot
• the whole kit and caboodle
• coterie
• coalition
• boodle
• guild
• round
• sect
• passel
• task force
• bloc
• union
• set
• ring
• federation
• alliance
• outfit
• league
• confederacy
• muster
• phalanx
• fellowship
• confederation
• order
• bevy
• brood
• covey

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• individual
• single

5

as in participant

one who takes part in something

a party to the agreement

Synonyms & Similar Words

• participant
• participator
• player
• actor
• partner
• sharer
• assistant
• aide
• partaker
• helper
• accessory
• colleague

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• observer
• spectator
• bystander
• onlooker
• watcher
• nonparticipant
• wallflower
• looker-on

6

as in person

a member of the human race

my grandfather's a determined old party, so don't underestimate him

Synonyms & Similar Words

• person
• man
• guy
• life
• creature
• individual
• thing
• body
• bird
• soul
• baby
• customer
• being
• sort
• human
• fish
• duck
• scout
• cookie
• character
• egg
• human being
• personality
• specimen
• devil
• face
• personage
• bod
• fellow
• head
• mortal
• wight
• son of man
• neighbor
• brother
• slob
• stiff
• self
• somebody
• celebrity
• homo
• hominid
• humanoid
• fellowman

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• animal
• beast
• critter
• brute
• beastie

party

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verb

as in to revel

Related Words

• revel
• carouse
• socialize
• mix
• go out
• mingle
• step out
• associate
• fraternize
• hobnob
• circulate

Dissimilar Words

• avoid
• shun
• eschew
• slight
• snub

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of party

Noun

Both parties lauded Octapharma’s move to Rock Hill, but disagreed on the tax funding split that the county, city and Rock Hill School District would receive. — John Marks, Charlotte Observer, 29 July 2026

Its rival Fitch has been at the center of a high-profile row with the African Export-Import Bank this year over a ratings downgrade, leading both parties to sever ties with each other. — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 29 July 2026

Verb

The couple and their guests are expected to party into the wee hours of July 4 morning at the fabled arena. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 3 July 2026

Nobody opens their arms to welcome strangers the way Denver soccer fans do, and the Scots aren’t the only ones who know how to party. — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 2 July 2026

Phrases Containing party

• party pooper