party animals

noun

plural of party animal
as in carousers

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  1. revelers
  2. partygoers
  3. celebrants
  4. partyers
Noun
  • Outside, a throng of revelers were waiting to navigate the same journey as Williams, McRae, and their respective entourages.
    — Dan Adler, Vanity Fair, 13 Oct. 2026
  • At Turn Verein, the area’s German community center, revelers will have the opportunity to watch traditional dancing, listen to folk and polka bands and of course, drink steins of authentic German ale alongside classic Bavarian fare.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of revelers
Noun
  • Suspects in a gray Cadillac and a red Toyota Corolla fired at partygoers walking to their cars, injuring two people, Austin police detectives told San Antonio police.
    — Annasofia Scheve, San Antonio Express-News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • While the episodic stories reflect the never-ending parade of tourists and partygoers, the show also provides Dennis and Rosa with long-term arcs.
    — Marta Balaga, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of partygoers
Noun
  • Create pipelines that turn one-time celebrants into lifelong advocates.
    — Stewart McLaurin, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Once in the air conditioning, celebrants were treated to a drag bingo afternoon.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 26 July 2026
Definition of celebrants
Noun
  • Located on the edge of downtown near Boise State University, Capitol Corner Bar could be a pit stop for partiers headed toward the city’s core.
    — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Now it was clogged with partiers.
    — Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 18 June 2026
Definition of partyers
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