house party
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Definition
Noun: A social gathering that lasts for one or more nights, typically held at a large private residence. It implies an extended, often overnight, stay for guests, distinguishing it from a shorter evening party.
Usage
A "house party" is an event where guests are invited to a person's home, usually in a spacious or rural setting, for a prolonged period of socializing that includes sleeping over. It is a specific type of social event.
Examples: * They are hosting a house party at their countryside home this weekend. * The house party lasted three days and had over twenty guests staying over. * Attending a house party often requires bringing a sleeping bag.
Advanced Usage
- "to throw a house party": To organize and host such an event.
- She decided to throw a house party for her graduation.
- The term can imply a certain scale and informality, often associated with groups of friends or young adults.
Variants and Related Words
- Houseguest (n): A person who is staying at someone's house, often in the context of a house party.
- We have several houseguests for the weekend.
- Sleepover (n): A party where guests, especially children or teenagers, stay the night. This is similar but often on a smaller scale and without the connotation of a large, multi-day event.
Synonyms
- Weekend party: Emphasizes the event's duration.
- Overnight gathering: A more formal description of the event's key feature.
Related Phrases
- Party house (n): This is a related but distinct compound term referring to a house that is frequently or notoriously used for hosting parties.
- That rental property became known as the party house on the street.
Noun
- a party lasting over one or more nights at a large house