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shindig

noun

ˈshin-ˌdig

Definition of shindig

as in event

a social gathering we're hosting a little shindig this weekend for some friends

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Recent Examples of shindig This year’s scrumptious shindig takes place July 19-25 and will feature nearly two-dozen restaurants offering once-a-year prix-fixe menus, special discounts and promotions, unique dishes and more. — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 16 July 2026 The shindig was nicely timed to end after the last train from North Greenwich had departed. — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 13 July 2026 For the KarJenner family's annual Christmas Eve shindig in 2018, North debuted a bold red lip and all-black outfit with fringe detailing. — Lydia Price, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026 Tearful supporters at a California Working Families Party shindig at the Mission Control bar and arcade in downtown Santa Ana hugged Lopez, gifted her flowers and wished her well. — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for shindig

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Noun

There’s no end of things to do here—an athletic club, frequent cultural events, and an exquisite spa.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
When the event is death or violence, forecasting is readily perceived as not only monetizing harm but possibly even incentivizing it.

— Simon Denny, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of event

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Nightly specials include fresh takes on Maine classics, like a Cajun lobster roll on a brioche (fantastic), but there’s also an extensive menu of starters, salads, sandwiches and burgers, and mains that will keep every member of your party happy.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
The party has an average 8-point lead in generic congressional ballot polling, according to RealClearPolitics.

— Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of party

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More recently, over the summer, FunDimension was World Cup watch party central, hosting bashes for various matches with soccer stars including Paul Pogba in attendance.

— Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
But for a few hours every year, the VMA bash is when MTV decides to cosplay as MTV for a night—and the Nineties glow of this year’s model made that clearer than ever.

— Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of bash

Noun

At a small celebration dinner in San Francisco after the deal closed, Basu Trivedi was stunned by their choice of lodging.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
However, the holiday season tends to see a spike each year as people congregate for parties, celebrations and gatherings.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of celebration

Noun

One&Only followed this with its villas winding up from the jetty to the central building at the peak, which houses the reception, boutique, and five distinctive dining options.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Nico Collins had 7 receptions for 118 yards and 2 touchdowns in his return after missing two games with a hamstring injury.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026

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