garden party

American  

noun

1. a party given out of doors in a garden or yard.

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garden party British  

noun

1. a social gathering held in the grounds of a house, school, etc, usually with light refreshments

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Etymology

Origin of garden party

First recorded in 1865–70

Example Sentences

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garden party

Don’t panic buy a pastel frock for your garden party or beach soirée.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026

Vegetable oil, however, would feel a bit like showing up to a garden party in fluorescent gym shorts.

From Salon ● Jun. 16, 2026

The royals then attended a garden party at the British embassy, with cucumber sandwiches and scones on the menu.

From Barron's ● Apr. 28, 2026

Later that day, there will be a garden party, with guests from the UK and US meeting the royal visitors at the British ambassador's residence.

From BBC ● Apr. 26, 2026

A passing wind billows his black cape, and he looks around the backyard like he’s arrived at a garden party.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir