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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 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 But that’s downright quaint compared to the opulent shindigs and fabled debauchery of the home’s previous owner. — Rosemary Counter, Vanity Fair, 8 June 2026 Impress with this easy, 3-ingredient appetizer at your next shindig. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for shindig

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Several schools were competing at the track event when Anthony sat under the Memorial High School tent that was perched in the bleachers.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
Another aspect for King Charles and Prince William to consider is whether to fold the Sussexes into private family events – such as Easter in Windsor or Christmas at Sandringham.

— Max Foster, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026

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Lines for both food and school supplies were long within the first hour of the event’s opening, which gave many like Ivan Ribas of Aurora time to reflect on the change of venue as well as the importance of the bash.

— David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2026
On December 20, 2025, Eliza and Millerd celebrated their engagement in a beachfront rooftop bash in Cape Town, South Africa.

— Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 16 Aug. 2026

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