after-party

noun

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

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Back at the after-party, hosted by Coach and Amazon Fashion: A sweets bar (and a real open bar) welcomes attendees, the DJ spins while a swan ice sculpture overlooks VIP areas and wait staff pass around mini burgers and fries on silver platters. Anika Reed, USA TODAY, 28 Oct. 2024 In between were hundreds of punchy brand debuts, store openings, and glitzy after-parties alongside lively discussions on eco-cultures, a return of international names, and new retail models. Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024 Photo: Clips Split Just as intriguing were Dorfman’s own looks for the premiere and cast after-party last night, held at The Grill. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2024 The screenings will be followed by an after-party at Suspiro at Santana Row. Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for after-party 

Word History

First Known Use

1901, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of after-party was in 1901

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“After-party.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/after-party. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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