lawn party
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of lawn party
First recorded in 1850–55
Example Sentences
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At the British Embassy, Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer last month led the toasts at a lawn party honoring the Queen’s birthday.
From The New Yorker ● Jul. 5, 2016
The ultra-prolific documentary maker Alex Gibney swings at cultural and political icons like they’re piñatas at a lawn party.
From Time ● Aug. 26, 2015
Among them, a jazz age lawn party and a new gospel quintet.
From The Guardian ● Jun. 27, 2015
The week wraps up Saturday night with a gala lawn party, a tribute to Britain and fireworks.
From New York Times ● Jul. 10, 2014
We had expected simple tea and you are giving us an elaborate lawn party.
From The Motor Maids by Palm and Pine by Stokes, Katherine
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