partygoer

noun

par·​ty·​go·​er ˈpär-tē-ˌgō-ər How to pronounce partygoer (audio)
Synonyms of partygoernext
: a person who attends a party or who attends parties frequently

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chauffeured transportation was provided for those partygoers who had overindulged themselves at the bar
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Suspects in a gray Cadillac and a red Toyota Corolla fired at partygoers walking to their cars, injuring two people, Austin police detectives told San Antonio police. — Annasofia Scheve, San Antonio Express-News, 15 Oct. 2026 The report detailed a video taken by another partygoer that showed the group on a luxury high-rise balcony overlooking a fireworks display at the Burj Khalifa skyscraper to welcome 2025. — Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2026 While the episodic stories reflect the never-ending parade of tourists and partygoers, the show also provides Dennis and Rosa with long-term arcs. — Marta Balaga, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026 The partygoers then reconvened at a second location in Carolyn Crayton Park. — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for partygoer

Word History

First Known Use

1831, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of partygoer was in 1831

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“Partygoer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/partygoer. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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