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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Those include its annual artist showcase, held on Saturday, and its after-party on the Sunday of Grammy week. CBS News, 15 Jan. 2025 Kate Beckinsale did not lock lips with her ex Matt Rife at a Golden Globe Awards after-party, a rep for the actress exclusively tells PEOPLE. Jack Smart, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025 Here, see how stars like Selena Gomez, Zoe Saldaña and more attired themselves for the 2025 Golden Globes after-parties. Julia Teti, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025 This tiered kelly green minidress is equal parts polished and playful—pair it with simple gold jewelry and black heels for a look that will take you from the ceremony all the way to the wee hours of the after-party. Rachel Sylvester, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2025 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 20 Jan. 2025.

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