block party

noun

: an outdoor public party put on by the residents of a city block or neighborhood

Examples of block party in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
The block party kicked off with a set from Bay Area DJ Ethan Dreams, followed by a genre-bending collaboration between Bay Area harpist GEO and San Francisco native, DJ Salenie. Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2026 The city is also hosting non-football events, such as a Lunar New Year block party, to coincide with the visitor surge. Zach Wichter, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026 The block party will feature traditional lion dancing and panel discussions, all celebrating the Year of the Horse. Lauren Chapman, Sacbee.com, 31 Jan. 2026 Pretti was also an avid cycler and participated in Riverwest24, an annual, day-long bike race and block party in Milwaukee's Riverwest neighborhood. Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 25 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for block party

Word History

First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of block party was in 1902

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Block party.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/block%20party. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster