lawn party
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of lawn party
First recorded in 1850–55
Example Sentences
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Loud birds would blend right in at a summer lawn party in those parts if only the guests actually stepped on the grass.
From New York Times ● Jul. 18, 2018
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
"Mrs. Dalhousie is giving a lawn party to-night," he announced, taking a chair.
From Caravans By Night A Romance of India by Hervey, Harry
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