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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Mother-daughter pair Kathy Hilton, 65, and Nicky Hilton Rothschild, 41, spoke with PEOPLE at the CFDA Fashion Awards after-party to share an exclusive glimpse into their Amazon carts. Kyra Surgent, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024 The list of stars who have visited its 15-mile coastline and 31 pristine beaches reads like a guest list to an Oscars after-party: Beyoncé, Kim Kardashian, Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, and, most recently, Anant Ambani (the Indian billionaire whose wedding featured a performance by Rihanna). Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024 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 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 21 Nov. 2024.

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