house party

Or houseparty

noun

1. the entertainment of guests for one or more nights at one's home, a fraternity or sorority house, etc.

2. the guests at such an affair or party.

   The house party goes sailing today.

house party

noun

1. a party, usually in a country house, at which guests are invited to stay for several days

2. the guests who are invited

Word History and Origins

Origin of house party¹

First recorded in 1875–80