party (n.)

  1. an organization to gain political power; in 1992 Perot tried to organize a third party at the national level

    [ Syn: political party ]

  2. a group of people gathered together for pleasure; she joined the party after dinner'

  3. a band of people associated temporarily in some activity; they organized a party to search for food; the company of cooks walked into the kitchen

    [ Syn: company ]

  4. an occasion on which people can assemble for social interaction and entertainment; he planned a party to celebrate Bastille Day'

  5. a person involved in legal proceedings; the party of the first part'

    party (v.)

  1. have or participate in a party; The students were partying all night before the exam'

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