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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shindig
  1. event
  2. party
  3. bash
  4. celebration
  5. reception
Noun
  • Families who registered for the event ahead of time went there with their children and got a backpack with all school supplies that were grade appropriate.
    — Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • There was also the postponement of the event in New Orleans, aiming for a new fall date.
    — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of event
Noun
  • Sharif’s government responded with a crackdown on Khan’s party, arresting its leaders and banning it from contesting the 2024 general election.
    — Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The community came together Wednesday to wish the young talent good luck at a send-off celebration and pizza party.
    — Allen Devlin, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of party
Noun
  • Related Stories Hosted by the publication’s copresidents Dea Lawrence and Ramin Setoodeh (also Variety’s co-editor-in-chief), the summer bash was emceed by actor and presenter Mario Lopez and his 12-year-old son Dominic.
    — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026
  • After managing to have a secret wedding earlier this year, Zendaya and Tom Holland reportedly hosted a bigger bash in the English countryside.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of bash
Noun
  • Trump has managed to bring up grass at events as varied as the signing of an executive order on TikTok and the 2025 White House celebration of Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The community came together Wednesday to wish the young talent good luck at a send-off celebration and pizza party.
    — Allen Devlin, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of celebration
Noun
  • The characters lived in huts, survived on coconut cream pie and fish, and somehow got excellent reception on their transistor radio.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Last year, Fennell rushed for 1,480 yards and 23 touchdowns and had 53 receptions for 764 yards and 10 more touchdowns.
    — Jack Leo, AJC.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of reception

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