(a) a party at which a play or plays are performed; (b) U.S. regional, a party at which singing and dancing games are played.
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| 释义 | society > leisure > social event > social gathering > party > [noun] > other parties (34) play-party1796 (a) a party at which a play or plays are performed; (b) U.S. regional, a party at which singing and dancing games are played. tail1837 The lower or hinder extremity of anything; the part opposite to what is regarded as the head. A small evening party, subsequent to a dinner or a… surprise-party1840 (a) a body of troops for an unexpected attack; (b) originally U.S., a party who meet by agreement at a friend's house without invitation, bringing… street party1845 costume party1850 a party to which people come in costumes or fancy dress. pound party1869 (originally) a party to which each guest brings a pound of groceries, etc., either to be given to the host, or to be consumed at the party; (now) a… all-nighter1870 A social event or party which lasts through the night. neighbourhood party1870 simcha1874 A Jewish private party or celebration. ceilidh1875 In Scotland and Ireland: (a) an evening visit, a friendly social call; (b) a session of traditional music, storytelling, or dancing; also attributive… studio party1875 (a) an informal party held in an artist's studio; (b) (now usually) a social gathering at a film studio. pounding1883 U.S. regional. More fully pounding party. A pound party, esp. one given for a church minister. house party1885 A party typically held in a large house, esp. one at which the guests stay overnight or for a few days. private function1888 a private party or other social event. shower1893 Chiefly North American, Australian, and New Zealand. A party to which guests bring gifts, usually of a particular kind, for a bride-to-be or (in… kitchen shower1896 = kitchen evening n. kitchen evening1902 a party to which guests bring gifts of kitchenware for a bride-to-be. bottle party1903 a party or gathering where people drink (bottled) alcoholic drinks; spec. (a) a party to which each guest brings a bottle of wine, or other… pyjama party1910 a party at which those present wear pyjamas and typically stay overnight. block party1919 a party, usually one held outdoors, given by and for all the residents of a block or neighbourhood. house party1923 Originally North American. A social gathering or party in a private home, usually with music, food, dancing, etc.; (in earlier use spec.) a house… after-party1943 A party (usually of an exclusive nature) which takes place after another party or after a show or other event. slumber party1949 a party for youngsters (esp. girls) who stay on to sleep overnight. office party1950 a party held for members of the staff of an office. freeload1952 A party or other event at which food and drink are free; an act of freeloading. hukilau1954 An Hawaiian fishing party usually involving many people and much revelry. BYOB1959 ‘bring your own beer (booze, bottle, etc.)’. pot party1959 a party held for the smoking of cannabis. bush party1962 an outdoor party in a wooded area or other remote location, typically held by young people and often involving heavy drinking. BYO1965 ‘bring your own’, designating a party, restaurant, etc., where food is provided but one takes one's own drink. wrap party1978 a party held to celebrate the completion of filming. bop1982 A dance to pop music; a party or other occasion for this style of dancing. colloquial. warehouse party1988 a party held (usually illegally) in a warehouse; spec. = acid house party n. at acid house, n. compounds 2. rave1989 A large (often illicit) party or event at which electronic dance music is played, usually held in a warehouse or open field and frequently… |
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