tailgate party
noun
US
: a social gathering in which food and drinks are served at or near the back end of a parked vehicle (such as a pickup truck) that usually occurs in a parking lot before or after a public event (such as a football game or concert)
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On Super Bowl Sunday, when many congregations see a slump in attendance, Crossroads welcomes some sixty thousand people for its Super Bowl of Preaching, complete with its own halftime show, beer and popcorn venders, slick commercials, and tailgate party.
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Casey Cep, The New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2024
Hard Cooler This spacious cooler is perfect for fall tailgate parties.
—Elsie Boskamp, USA TODAY, 21 Oct. 2024
The scene was festive, like a tailgate party before kickoff.
—Dexter Filkins, The New Yorker, 2 Oct. 2024
From tailgate parties to back-to-school events to Homecoming to Halloween (and beyond), the fall social calendar feels a bit more full than other seasons—albeit, cozier.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2024
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Casey Cep, The New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2024
Hard Cooler This spacious cooler is perfect for fall tailgate parties.
—Elsie Boskamp, USA TODAY, 21 Oct. 2024
The scene was festive, like a tailgate party before kickoff.
—Dexter Filkins, The New Yorker, 2 Oct. 2024
From tailgate parties to back-to-school events to Homecoming to Halloween (and beyond), the fall social calendar feels a bit more full than other seasons—albeit, cozier.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2024
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“Tailgate party.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tailgate%20party. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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