party (EN)

noun, verb

noun “party”

1. an event where people come together to enjoy themselves, often with food, music, and dancing
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   We had a great time at Sarah's party last night, with music, dancing, and lots of laughter.
2. a social event where one person shows and sells products to friends and other guests
   Sarah invited her friends over for a Tupperware party to show them the latest kitchen storage solutions.
3. (in law) a person or a group involved in a lawsuit
   In the lawsuit, each party must present their evidence to the judge.
4. (in law) a person or a group involved in one side of a contract
   The contract was signed by both parties, ensuring that each side agreed to the terms.
5. (followed by "to") someone involved or associated with an activity or action, often in a negative way
   She refused to be a party to their dishonest scheme.
6. a group of people who share the same political beliefs and work together to try to win elections or influence government decisions
   The new party promised to focus on healthcare and education reforms.
7. a group of soldiers sent on a specific mission
   The rescue party set out at dawn to find the missing soldiers.
8. (in role-playing or online games) a group of players working together as a team
   Our party ventured into the dark forest to find the hidden treasure.

verb “party”

1. to enjoy oneself at a social gathering, especially with a lot of celebrating
   They partied all night to celebrate their graduation.