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party
What does party mean?
party (noun): a social gathering, usually of invited guests, which typically involves eating, drinking, and entertainment and often held to celebrate a particular occasion.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you pronounce party?
/ˈpɑɹti/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does party come from?
From Middle English party, partye, partie, from Anglo-Norman partie.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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