garden party

noun

: a party that takes place in a garden or in a large yard with gardens

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Serve up a slice as a morning treat with a cup of herbal tea or take the cakes outside for a little garden party. — Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026 This flowy, floral knee-length dress is perfect for an outdoor summer soirée, from a wedding welcome dinner to an afternoon garden party. — Melony Forcier, InStyle, 24 June 2026 Choose from 26 floral patterns, including a delicate wildflower print that’s picnic and garden party ready. — Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 16 June 2026 Easygoing backyard barbecues with sizzling hot dogs, garden party soirées teeming with fresh flowers and bright drinks, and golden-hour dinner parties starring deliciously ripe produce. — Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 14 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for garden party

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“Garden party.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/garden%20party. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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