Definition

1. Noun:
   • A small, decorative gift or souvenir given to a guest at a party, especially a children's birthday party, as a token of thanks for attending.

Usage

• The word "party favour" is used as a countable noun. It refers to the physical item given to guests.
• It is commonly associated with celebrations like birthday parties, weddings, and other social gatherings where hosts provide small gifts.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The children were delighted with the party favours, which included small toys and candies.
  • For the wedding, the couple prepared elegant party favours for each guest.

Advanced Usage

• "To give out party favours": To distribute the small gifts to guests.
  • The host will give out party favours at the end of the celebration.

Variants and Related Words

• Party favor: The standard American English spelling.
• Favour bag / Goody bag: A small bag containing multiple party favours.
  • Each child took home a goody bag filled with party favours.

Synonyms

• Keepsake: A small item kept in memory of the event.
• Souvenir: An item kept as a reminder of the occasion.
• Giveaway: A promotional item given away free, though this is a broader commercial term.

Related Phrases

• Wedding favour: A specific type of party favour given at weddings.
  • The wedding favours were miniature jars of local honey.

Noun

1. souvenir consisting of a small gift given to a guest at a party