Definition

Noun: A social gathering or celebration held to commemorate the anniversary of the day a person was born. It typically involves guests, food, entertainment, and often the presentation of gifts to the person whose birthday is being celebrated.

Usage

A "birthday party" is a specific type of party. The phrase is commonly used to describe the event itself or to refer to the concept of such a celebration. * You are invited to a birthday party. * We are planning a birthday party. * She had a wonderful birthday party.

Examples

• We threw a big birthday party for my father's 60th.
• The children were excited about the clown at the birthday party.
• Are you going to Sarah's birthday party next week?
• He received many presents at his birthday party.

Advanced Usage

• "surprise birthday party": A birthday party organized secretly so that the guest of honor is unexpectedly greeted by guests upon arrival.
  • Her friends organized a surprise birthday party for her at the office.

Variants and Related Words

• Birthday (n): The anniversary of the day on which a person was born.
  • Today is my birthday.
• Party (n): A social gathering of invited guests, typically involving entertainment, food, and drink.
  • We are having a party on Saturday.

Synonyms

• Celebration: The action of marking one's pleasure at an important event or occasion.
• Gathering: An assembly or meeting, especially a social one.

Related Phrases

• Birthday cake: A cake, often decorated, served at a birthday party.
  • They brought out the birthday cake with candles.
• Birthday gift/present: A gift given to someone on their birthday.
  • Thank you for the lovely birthday present.

Noun

1. a party held on the anniversary of someone's birth