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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Plus, there’s always networking happening in the lobby, at nearby coffee shops, and at after-parties that don’t require a conference badge. Essence, 10 July 2025 This event has everything from a hat contest, signature drinks and food to an after-party and horse racing. Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2025 This weekend, the city was given over to the band, with murals and club-night after-parties, as well as its main train station rebranded in Osbourne’s honor. Alexander Smith, NBC news, 6 July 2025 According to witnesses who testified in court, while Read's car was outside Albert's house, she and O'Keefe weren't seen at the after-party. Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 26 June 2025 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 19 Jul. 2025.

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