after-party

noun

af·​ter-par·​ty
ˈaf-tər-ˌpär-tē
: a party for invited guests that follows a main party or event

Examples of after-party in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Instead, officials announced that the consignor had withdrawn the lot; everyone was still welcome to enjoy the after-party and listen to the sick beats of D.J. Seedphrase. Zachary Small, New York Times, 18 May 2024 At the after-party, held in the plaza at Lincoln Center, YouTube constructed a play button next to the iconic fountain, as guests munched on Spam musubi and quesadillas, as creators mingled with the crowd. Lesley Goldberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 May 2024 All three victims were at a large senior prom after-party when a fight broke out related to a dice game and shots were fired, the homeowner told Star-Telegram media partner, WFAA-TV. Nicole Lopez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2024 The Mulberry's wild after-party, which raged into the wee hours of Tuesday morning, certainly fell into the latter category. Ian Malone, Vogue, 8 May 2024 The Etsy team reports that couples are going all out on wedding after-parties with neon signs, late night snacks, disco decor, and more. Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 8 May 2024 In New York, SZA and Lizzo go arm-in-arm in bright, bold looks to attend a Met Gala after-party. Alexandra Schonfeld, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024 In the wake of the grandeur that is the annual Met Gala, the fashion world holds its breath, waiting for the after-party that promises to be as awe-inspiring as the event itself. Grace Bukunmi, Essence, 8 May 2024 Until, that is, they were spotted getting cozy at a Met Gala after-party on May 6. Paparazzi cameras caught the pair at the Après Met 2 Met Gala After-Party, squeezed next to each other on a sofa. Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 7 May 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1961, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of after-party was in 1961

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“After-party.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/after-party. Accessed 28 May. 2024.

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