Synonyms for

Parties

Verb / ˈpɑ:rti:z / Another word for parties — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Parties are social gatherings where people come together to celebrate something or have fun.

Synonyms & similar words

politicalparty party company celebrations get-togethers receptions festivals galas gatherings soirees functions occasions meetings mixers bashes feasts jamborees shindigs banquets dos affairs happenings

Synonyms by register

Formal

participants attendees delegates representatives

Informal

crowd group gang bunch

Literary

assemblage conclave gathering

Antonyms

individual solitary lonely alone single

Common collocations

  • dinner party
  • house party
  • birthday party
  • wedding party
  • political party
  • party to an agreement
  • party involved
  • host a party

Word family

noun party
verb partake

Usage note

The word 'parties' can refer to groups of people at a social event or to distinct groups involved in a legal or political context. Ensure the context clarifies which meaning is intended.

Example sentences

  1. I went to my friend's birthday party last weekend.
  2. My parents are hosting a dinner party next week.
  3. There's a Halloween party at school tonight.
  4. We're having a pool party for my sister's graduation.
  5. The company is throwing a retirement party for our boss.

Quotes

  • "A party without cake is just a meeting." - Julia Child
  • "At a dinner party one should eat wisely but not too well, and talk well but not too wisely." - W. Somerset Maugham
  • "I'm a party fanatic. I love a good party." - Channing Tatum

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