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dinner party
/ˈdɪn.ə ˌpɑː.ti/
[/ˈdɪn.ə ˌpɑː.ti/]
social evening meal
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A social occasion where guests are invited to someone's home for an evening meal.
Example
She spent all afternoon cooking for the dinner party, hoping her guests would enjoy the new recipe.
She spent all afternoon cooking for the dinner party, hoping her guests would enjoy the new recipe.
Etymology
'Dinner' from Old French 'disner' (to dine) plus 'party'.
How & Where It’s Used
A more formal social gathering centred on a shared home-cooked meal.