house party

NOUN

party at someone's home

Synonyms

WEAK

at-home houseparty housewarming weekend party

Example Sentences

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The band made their live debut at a house party on Valentine's Day 1977, decorating the walls with Barbie dolls and dressing in thrift store wigs.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

That night, in one of the Bellagio’s opulent suites, the three celebrated with a lavish house party.

From Slate • Jan. 13, 2026

Jack O'Sullivan, who was 22 at the time of his disappearance, was last seen in March 2024 after he attended a house party in the Hotwells area of Bristol.

From BBC • Sep. 9, 2025

The atmosphere was like a polite house party.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2025

I know I look out of place—Nathan’s wardrobe is more suited to a debate tournament than a Saturday-night house party.

From "Every Day" by David Levithan