partygoer

noun

par·​ty·​go·​er ˈpär-tē-ˌgō-ər How to pronounce partygoer (audio)
: a person who attends a party or who attends parties frequently

Examples of partygoer in a Sentence

chauffeured transportation was provided for those partygoers who had overindulged themselves at the bar
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Like the movie, some of the partygoers turned violent, throwing glass bottles, fighting and lighting multiple cars on fire. Beth Sobol, People.com, 8 July 2025 The teacher described hearing conversations surrounding a recent party during which students claim another student was severely inebriated and being attacked by other partygoers. Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2025 In Coogler’s cinematic and musical world of vampire horror, the Chinese characters are deeply integrated into the Delta’s Black community, dancing alongside Black partygoers. Erika Hayasaki, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 May 2025 Partnering with Short’s Brewing Company, this fourth of July event is sure to delight all partygoers. Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for partygoer

Word History

First Known Use

1831, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of partygoer was in 1831

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“Partygoer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/partygoer. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.

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