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shindig

noun

ˈshin-ˌdig How to pronounce shindig (audio)
Definition of shindignext
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 To that, law enforcement sources on June 24 confirmed to Deadline that NYPD and Penn Station Amtrak officers have been assigned to put extra bodies and resources in place for Swift and Kelce’s shindig. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 2 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 Dua and Callum did not disappoint, emerging on Sunday afternoon for the shindig, with Dua wearing a sheer white Chloé dress and carrying a swan clutch bag. — Rebecca Cope, Vogue, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for shindig
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shindig
  1. event
  2. party
  3. bash
  4. celebration
  5. reception
Noun
  • And talk about schlock, surely there was something if not exactly schlocky then definitely sensationalist about Marcia’s way of eviscerating an artist or an event.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The event cast Democrats as too left wing, describing them as communists, anti-American or even evil.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of event
Noun
  • Appropriate portions of each dish will arrive based on your party size.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
  • So the first question was whether a single party should ever hold a complete key, and therefore complete control over a client’s assets.
    — Sergey Stopnevich, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of party
Noun
  • The former pro wrestler, 39, known to her WWE fans as Kelly Kelly, and husband Joe Coba threw a ‘Three-Haw’ bash in celebration of their twins’, son Jaxon Matthew and daughter Brooklyn Marie, third birthday.
    — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Seasonal menu items listed on its website include an upside down peach cobbler latte, matcha-mallow latte with strawberry cold foam, birthday bash frappe and a sriracha club sandwich.
    — Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of bash
Noun
  • Novak Djokovic, who won the 2011 men’s title, wore a FDNY hat during his walk-out and post-match celebration, to honor first responders.
    — Lukas Weese, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Two decades later, the IDF would storm Palestinian community centers, confiscating flags and shutting down celebrations.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of celebration
Noun
  • But with Carolina’s 37 points, the Panthers saw plenty of good, including strong rushing from a healthy Hubbard (two TDs) and meaningful receptions from McMillan and tight end Tommy Tremble.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 14 Sep. 2026
  • The veteran tight end enters the season after leading Kansas City in targets, receptions, receiving yards and receiving touchdowns in 2025.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of reception

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“Shindig.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shindig. Accessed 16 Sep. 2026.

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