partygoer

noun

par·​ty·​go·​er ˈpär-tē-ˌgō-ər How to pronounce partygoer (audio)
: a person who attends a party or who attends parties frequently

Examples of partygoer in a Sentence

chauffeured transportation was provided for those partygoers who had overindulged themselves at the bar
Recent Examples on the Web Nestled in the swirls were earrings and necklaces made from glistening candy strawberries that partygoers were encouraged to try on — and to taste. Alexa Brazilian Mari Maeda and Yuji Oboshi, New York Times, 9 May 2024 While drinking Clase Azul cocktails and sending air kisses across the mirrored dance floor, the partygoers danced well into the night. Zachary Schwartz, Vogue, 7 May 2024 Callers reported at least one vehicle peeling off as partygoers ran into neighbor’s backyards, according to archived audio dispatches reviewed by The Sacramento Bee. Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 6 May 2024 In addition to the safety of the partygoers, this rule protects the priceless art inside the exhibit as well. Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 4 May 2024 Anderson broke a basement window and ran away; other partygoers identified him as the person who fled. Ashley Luthern, Journal Sentinel, 2 May 2024 As the partygoers knocked back shots of whiskey before crowding the dance floor, Ko Yan Naing Htoo sat on a plastic stool, smoking. Hannah Beech Adam Ferguson, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2024 Two of the partygoers opened fire and shot the rival. Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2024 The partygoers who had come from Denmark, Germany and cities across the U.S. poured themselves coffee and took in the glamorous poolside setting after celebrating Nathan the previous evening with testimonials and dinner made with the help of her family, friends and colleagues. Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1831, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of partygoer was in 1831

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“Partygoer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/partygoer. Accessed 13 May. 2024.

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