party
par-ty · noun
Definitions
noun
- 1.
A social gathering for entertainment or celebration.
- 2.
A political organization with shared beliefs.
- 3.
A group of people taking part in an activity together.
- 4.
A person or group involved in a legal matter or agreement.
- 5.
To enjoy oneself at a party or social gathering.
Forms
plural: parties
Related words
Etymology
From Old French partie meaning "a part, division, side," from past participle of partir meaning "to divide," from Latin partire meaning "to share, divide," from pars meaning "part." The sense of "social gathering" developed in the 18th century.