dinner party

noun

: a party at which dinner is served
She hosted a dinner party at her apartment.

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These mini cakes are totally decadent and make quite the impression for a dinner party. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026 Spending time with him feels like being seated next to your friend’s chatty husband at a dinner party. Xochitl Gonzalez, The Atlantic, 5 Feb. 2026 The ad spot — which reveals that the food delivery app will start offering no delivery and no service fees on restaurant orders over $50 — sees the Oscar winner at an extravagant dinner party. Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026 Ready to host your own raclette dinner party at home? Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dinner party

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“Dinner party.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dinner%20party. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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