Definition of partygoernext
as in celebrant
one who engages in merrymaking especially in honor of a special occasion chauffeured transportation was provided for those partygoers who had overindulged themselves at the bar

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Recent Examples of partygoer Today more than 400 blocos take over Rio’s streets across the Carnival period, turning the entire city into a giant festival day and night, and estimated to attract around seven million partygoers in total. Laura French, TheWeek, 18 Mar. 2026 The road was shut down while deputies and officers dispersed the partygoers. Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026 And in the nation’s third-largest city, home to one of the most rambunctious celebrations of the holiday, young partygoers were eager to swagger between bars and parties with the drinks, usually dyed kelly green. Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026 To top it off, partygoers were offered by-the-slice Domino's Pizza and In-N-Out burgers throughout the night. Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 16 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for partygoer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for partygoer
Noun
  • Another couple moved their entire wedding into a massive underground garage, where hundreds of celebrants could party worry-free.
    Michael M. Rosen, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Mazeroski dashed around the bases, grinning and waving his cap, joined by celebrants from the stands who had rushed on to the field and followed him to home plate, where his teammates embraced him.
    ABC News, ABC News, 21 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • There are those who don’t celebrate Christmas and need a night out to laugh with other non-celebrators.
    Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2025
  • The celebrators in Sydney, Australia, which is 19 hours ahead of California, were among the first people celebrating the holiday this year.
    Hannah Ruhoff, Sacbee.com, 15 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • At least 13 people were hospitalized after a car struck revelers at a parade celebrating the Lao New Year in Louisiana, officials said.
    Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Several people were injured when a vehicle struck revelers at a parade celebrating the Lao New Year on Saturday in rural Louisiana, authorities said.
    ABC News, ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026

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“Partygoer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partygoer. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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