after-party

noun

af·​ter-par·​ty
ˈaf-tər-ˌpär-tē
: a party for invited guests that follows a main party or event

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The Twenty Two has also hosted Met Gala after-parties, Donatella Versace’s Moda Operandi soirée and a recent Miu Miu takeover, with Chloë Sevigny and Coco Gauff among the VIP guests. — Tim Chan, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2026 Moroney, after performing during the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, was leaving the event's after-party when the lock screen was spotted. — Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026 Organizers also list a live performance and after-party as part of the event. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026 The to-be-weds decided to exchange vows a year later in Mexico City on August 1, 2026, at Casa Seminario 12, followed by a reception and after-party at General Prim. — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for after-party

Word History

First Known Use

1901, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of after-party was in 1901

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“After-party.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/after-party. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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