pre-party
|pre-par-ty|
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/ˈpriːˌpɑːrti/
🇬🇧
/ˈpriːˌpɑːti/
pre-event gathering
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pre-party' originates from the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and the word 'party', which comes from Old French 'partie', meaning 'a division or part'.
Historical Evolution
'party' changed from the Old French word 'partie' and eventually became the modern English word 'party'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'party' meant 'a division or part', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a social gathering'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a social gathering held before the main event or party.
We decided to have a pre-party at my place before heading to the concert.
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Last updated: 2025/02/18 01:14