Synonyms and antonyms of Parties and celebrations in American Thesaurus

afterparty (noun)

a party that takes place after another event such as a concert or theatre performance

all-nighter (noun)

something that continues for the whole night, especially a party

baby shower (noun)

a party for a woman who is going to have a baby. Her friends give her presents for the baby.

bachelorette party (noun)

American a celebration for a woman who is about to be married, in which only her woman friends take part

bachelor party (noun)

American a party for men only to celebrate the fact that one of them will be getting married soon. The British word is stag night.

B and S (noun)

Bachelor and Spinster Ball: a party held in the Australian outback (=areas a long way from towns) that normally lasts for a whole weekend

banquet (noun)

a formal meal prepared for a large number of people on an important occasion

bash (noun)

informal a party or celebration

block party (noun)

American a party that takes place outside for all the people who live in a particular area

blowout (noun)

informal a celebration during which people eat and drink a lot

bridal shower (noun)

a party for a woman who will soon be getting married, at which she receives presents

buck’s party (noun)

Australianinformal a bachelor party

celebration (noun)

a party or special event at which you celebrate something such as a birthday or a religious holiday

celebration (noun)

an occasion when you show your admiration of someone or something

clambake (noun)

American a party by the ocean at which people cook and eat clams

cocktail party (noun)

a formal party in the early evening at which alcoholic drinks and small things to eat are served

costume party (noun)

a party where people wear clothes that make them look like a famous person, an animal, a character from a story, etc.

despedida (noun)

Philippine English a party given for someone who is going away

dinner (noun)

a special meal that you have to celebrate a particular occasion

extravaganza (noun)

a large and impressive celebration or event

fancy dress party (noun)

British a costume party

feast (noun)

a large meal for a lot of people, usually in order to celebrate something

festival (noun)

an event that is held to celebrate a particular thing or activity

festivities (noun)

a lively and enjoyable celebration

fête (noun)

American a special event at which you celebrate something

fiesta (noun)

a large public celebration, especially a religious festival in countries where people speak Spanish

fiesta (noun)

informal a party

gala (noun)

a special performance or event to celebrate something

garden party (noun)

a formal party in a large yard for a lot of people

homecoming (noun)

American a celebration once a year at schools and universities when alumni (=people who went to the school before) return for parties and a football game. Many schools have a homecoming parade and elect a homecoming king and homecoming queen.

house party (noun)

a party in someone’s house, especially a party in a large house where the guests stay for several days

housewarming (noun)

a party that you give in a house that you have just moved into

jamboree (noun)

a large celebration with a lot of music and entertainment

jol (noun)

South Africaninformal a happy occasion where people enjoy themselves

kegger (noun)

Americaninformal a party, usually for young adults, at which beer is served from kegs

kitchen tea (noun)

Australian a party that takes place before a wedding to which people bring presents for the new home

lawn party (noun)

American a formal party held in a yard in the afternoon

Mardi Gras (noun)

Australian a celebration with parties and marches in the streets at any time of the year

masquerade (noun)

American a party where people dress as different characters

mixer (noun)

American a party or event intended to help people meet each other

office party (noun)

a party for all the people who work in the office of a company or organization

orgy (noun)

a party at which there is a lot of drinking and sexual activity

pajama party (noun)

a social occasion when a group of friends, usually children or young people, stay for the night at one person’s house

parade (noun)

a public celebration in which a large group of people move through an area, often with decorated vehicles and bands playing music

parade (noun)

a public celebration in which a large group of soldiers march together, or an official ceremony in which soldiers march or stand in rows

party (noun)

a social event at which people meet to celebrate something or to have fun by eating and drinking, dancing, playing games, etc.

pyjama party ()

the British spelling of pajama party

reception (noun)

a formal party to welcome someone or to celebrate something

rejoicing (noun)

literary a time when people celebrate and express feelings of great happiness

revel (noun)

mainly literary a lively and noisy party or celebration, especially where people sing, dance, and drink alcohol

revelry (noun)

mainly literary a situation in which people celebrate or enjoy themselves in a lively and noisy way, especially by singing, dancing, and drinking alcohol

roast (noun)

American a party to celebrate someone’s life where the guests make humorous speeches about that person

roast (noun)

American a party held outside where meat or vegetables are cooked over a fire

saturnalia (noun)

literary a party or festival during which people drink a lot of alcohol and behave in an uncontrolled way

sendoff (noun)

informal a party or celebration to say goodbye to someone who is leaving a place

shindig (noun)

informal a party

shower (noun)

American a party arranged for a woman by her friends, in which they give her presents because she will soon have a baby or get married

sip and see party (noun)

a party given by new parents so that friends and family can see their newborn baby

sleepover (noun)

a children’s party at which all the guests stay the night at one person’s house

slumber party (noun)

an occasion when a group of children all sleep at the house of one child

social (noun)

old-fashioned a party

soiree (noun)

old-fashioned a small party held in the evening in a private house, often including a musical performance

stagette (noun)

Canadian a celebration for a woman who is about to get married, in which only her women friends take part

stag night (noun)

British a bachelor party

surprise party (noun)

a party arranged for someone who does not expect it

tea party (noun)

a small party in the afternoon where tea, sandwiches, cakes, etc. are served

theme party (noun)

a party where all the food and decorations are made according to one theme

ticker tape parade (noun)

an occasion when people in a U.S. city throw paper from the windows of high buildings to welcome an important person

wingding (noun)

old-fashioned a party