bottle-party

bottle-party

A group of friends organizes a bottle-party to share drinks.

Definition

Noun: - A social gathering where each guest brings a bottle of alcohol: "bottle-party" refers to a party or informal gathering at which attendees contribute by bringing their own bottles of alcoholic beverages, typically as a form of shared refreshment. - An illegal gathering: In some contexts, "bottle-party" can also denote a prohibited or unauthorized meeting, often involving the consumption of alcohol.

Usage Examples
  • (A party where each guest contributes a bottle of alcohol.)
  • (An illegal gathering involving alcohol.)
Advanced Usage
  • "to host a bottle-party": to organize a gathering where guests supply their own bottles.

    • Instead of buying drinks, we decided to host a bottle-party to save money. (The host provides the venue, and guests bring alcohol.)
  • "bottle-party culture": the social tradition or practice of such gatherings.

    • Bottle-party culture is common among students who want to socialize without high costs. (A shared custom of contributing drinks.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Bottle (n): a container, typically made of glass or plastic, for storing liquids such as alcohol.

    • He brought a bottle of red wine to the party. (A container of alcoholic drink.)
  • Party (n): a social gathering for celebration or entertainment.

    • The birthday party was lively and fun. (A social event.)
Synonyms
  • Bring-your-own-bottle party (n): a party where guests bring their own drinks.
  • BYOB party (n): an acronym for "bring your own bottle/booze," synonymous with bottle-party.
  • Potluck party (n): a gathering where guests contribute food, but sometimes extended to include drinks.
Related Idioms
  • "to bring a bottle to the party": to contribute alcohol to a social event.

    • Don't forget to bring a bottle to the party; it's a bottle-party. (The host expects each guest to supply a drink.)
  • "to crash a bottle-party": to attend such a gathering without being invited.

    • He tried to crash the bottle-party but was turned away at the door. (To join an event uninvited.)