Party — meaning in English

English meaning

• crush verb To squeeze or press something so hard that its shape or structure is destroyed.
• party noun A social gathering held for enjoyment, often with food, drink, and entertainment.
• shindig noun A lively, noisy party or celebration.

Senses

Party is used for these senses in English:

• crush (dated) A party or festive function.
• party A social gathering, usually of invited guests, which typically involves eating, drinking, and entertainment and often held to celebrate a particular occasion. [from 1700s]
• party A gathering of acquaintances so that one of them may offer items for sale to the rest of them.
• shindig A noisy party or festivities.

crush — full definition

1. verb To squeeze or press something so hard that its shape or structure is destroyed.
2. verb To defeat someone or something completely and forcefully.
3. noun A strong but usually short-lived romantic infatuation, or the person it is directed at.
4. noun A dense, uncomfortable crowd of people.

party — full definition

1. noun A social gathering held for enjoyment, often with food, drink, and entertainment.
2. noun An organised political group that puts forward candidates and policies.
3. noun One of the sides involved in a legal agreement, dispute, or transaction.
4. noun A group of people travelling or working together for a shared purpose.
5. verb To celebrate or socialise, typically with drinking, music, and dancing.

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