Plural for a social gathering of invited guests
“Beverley is throwing a party to celebrate her twentieth birthday.”
Plural for a group of people taking part in a particular activity or trip
“Our tour group was made up of a party of twelve individuals in total.”
Plural for a formally constituted political group
“The party would get together to map out their strategy for winning the next round of elections.”
Plural for a person, especially one with specified characteristics
“It all began when an interested party contacted him in response to the story.”
Plural for a person or people forming one side in an agreement or dispute
“The onus is on us to prove that the suspect is the guilty party in this case.”
To enjoy oneself at a party or other lively event or gathering
“Eddie is upset that his girl just wants to party all the time.”
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