after-party

See also: afterparty

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From after- +‎ party.

Pronunciation

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  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈɑːftəpɑːti/
  • (General American) IPA(key): /ˈæftɚˌpɑɹti/

Noun

after-party (plural after-parties)

  1. A party that happens after an official, often public, party or event.
    Synonym: afterglow
    Coordinate term: afterafterparty
    • 2011, Thomas Penn, Winter King, Penguin, published 2012, page 224:
      Henri, lord of Nassau-Breda: a member of the Golden Fleece who would joust alongside Philip and then host lavish banquets and after-parties that lasted ‘well nigh the whole night’ […].

Descendants

  • Portuguese: after
  • Spanish: after

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