COLLOCATIONS "PARTY"

Talking about Parties...

“Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we're here we should dance.”

birthday party - a party held on the anniversary of someone's birth
children's party - a party for children
 fancy-dress (UK) or costume party (US) - a party where people wear clothes that make them look like someone or something else
farewell party – leaving party, going-away party
dinner party - a small sometimes formal party where a meal is eaten
bachelor party - a party for a man who is going to get married, to which only his male friends are invited
 cocktail party - a formal party with alcoholic drinks, usually in the early evening
dinner party - a formal evening meal to which a small number of people are invited
garden party or (US - also known as a lawn party) - a formal party that happens outside in the afternoon, often in a large private garden
hen night or hen party (in the UK) - a party for women only, usually one held for a woman before she is married
housewarming (party) - a party which you give when you move into a new house
party animal - someone who enjoys parties and party activities very much and goes to as many as possible
party favour - small presents given to guests, usually children, at a party
party pooper - someone who spoils other people's enjoyment by disapproving or not taking part in a particular activity
 slumber party or sleepover - an overnight party in which guests, usually girls, wear nightclothes, socialize, and spend the night at a friend's home
 tea party - an occasion when people meet in the afternoon to drink tea and eat a small amount of food

 life and soul of the party - someone who is energetic and amusing and at the centre of activity during social occasions

 costume party or masquerade - a party of guests wearing costumes and masks
 office party - an event held by corporations or businesses often either at the site of the business or in high class venues
New Year's Party – a party usually hosted in a person's house on New Year's Eve to celebrate the changing of the calendar
reception - a formal party of people; as after a wedding
open house - an informal party of people with hospitality for all comers
potluck - a meal at which each guest brings food that is then shared by all
wedding party - a party of people at a wedding
reunion - a party of former associates who have come together again