party
/ˈpɑɹti/ noun A1- A person or group of people constituting one side in a legal proceeding, such as in a legal action or a contract. · The contract requires that the party of the first part pay the fee.
- A person; an individual. · He is a queer party.
- With to: someone who takes part in an action or affair; an accessory. · I can't possibly be (a) party to that kind of reckless behaviour.
- A detachment of troops selected for a particular service or duty. · boarding party· The settlers were attacked early next morning by a scouting party.
- A group of people gathered together, especially temporarily, for a specific purpose such as travel or sport. · We're expecting a large party from the London office.· Do you have a table available for a party of four?
- A social gathering, usually of invited guests, which typically involves eating, drinking, and entertainment and often held to celebrate a particular occasion. · I'm throwing a huge party for my 21st birthday.
- A gathering of acquaintances so that one of them may offer items for sale to the rest of them. · Tupperware party· lingerie party
- A small group of birds or mammals.
Plural parties
Phrasal verbs and expressions
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“So, if you will allow me to join your party, I will also go to the Emerald City and ask Oz to help me.”
Danglars and Caderousse set off upon their errand at full speed; but ere they had gone many steps they perceived a group advancing towards them, composed of the betrothed pair, a party of young girls in attendance on the bride, by whose side walked Dantès’ father; the whole brought up by Fernand, whose lips wore their usual sinister smile.
Reynolds replied, that he was; adding, “But we expect him to-morrow, with a large party of friends.” How rejoiced was Elizabeth that their own journey had not by any circumstance been delayed a day!
As soon as the bridal party came in sight of La Réserve, M.
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