house party
noun
: a party lasting over one or more nights at a residence (such as a home or fraternity house)
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Currently, The All-American Rejects are embarking on a nationwide house party tour, eschewing traditional venues for backyards, college campuses and, in one instance, a bowling alley.
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Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 1 June 2025
One person was killed and at least 11 others injured early Sunday when gunfire broke out during a house party in Catawba County, North Carolina, authorities said.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 1 June 2025
The shooting started as a fight at the house party, police said.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 28 May 2025
Playing stadiums will be a big swing from playing house parties.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 22 May 2025
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Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 1 June 2025
One person was killed and at least 11 others injured early Sunday when gunfire broke out during a house party in Catawba County, North Carolina, authorities said.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 1 June 2025
The shooting started as a fight at the house party, police said.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 28 May 2025
Playing stadiums will be a big swing from playing house parties.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 22 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for house party
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“House party.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/house%20party. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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