birthday party
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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
- a party held on the anniversary of someone's birth