~ 1
■ noun ( plural parties )
1》 a social gathering of invited guests, typically involving eating, drinking, and entertainment.
2》 a formally constituted political group that contests elections and attempts to take part in government.
3》 a group of people taking part in a particular activity or trip.
4》 a person or group forming one side in an agreement or dispute.
5》 informal a person, especially one with specified characteristics.
■ verb ( parties , ~ing , partied ) informal enjoy oneself at a ~ or other lively gathering.
Phrases
be ~ (or a ~ ) to be involved in.
Origin
ME: from OFr. partie , based on L. partiri 'divide into parts'.
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~ 2
■ adjective Heraldry divided into parts of different tinctures.
Origin
ME: from OFr. parti 'parted'.