Parties
brunch: a party where both breakfast and lunch dishes are served
Brunches are popular on Sunday mornings.
cocktail party: a large party where drinks and snacks are served and where guests stand up and move around to talk to other guests
Cocktail parties are good places to meet new people.
dinner party: a party where a formal evening meal is served
She has very elegant dinner parties and always invites interesting people.
engagement party: a party to congratulate a couple on their commitment to marry one another
Her sister is having an engagement party for them.
get-together: an informal party
Our group of friends has a get-together every month or so.
luncheon: a party where a formal lunch is served
Her mother invited all of the wedding party to a luncheon.
open house: a large party where the guests may arrive and leave at any time during the suggested hours
We were invited to an open house on New Year's Day.
party: a group of people meeting together for the purpose of having fun
I'm always ready for a party.
a group of people who do something together
The restaurant is reserving a table for a party of six people.
reception: a party to meet, welcome, or say good-by to someone
The company invited me to a reception to meet the new vice resident.
shower: a party where the guests bring gifts for a bride-to-be or mother-to-be
Our office is planning shower for our assistant, who is expecting a baby in January.
wedding: a ceremony to celebrate a marriage
Were you invited to the wedding?