lawn party
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of lawn party
First recorded in 1850–55
Example Sentences
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Mrs. Alberta Macy and the Ladies Negro Veterans Remembrance Association held their annual lawn party on a balmy late spring evening despite the threat of rain.
From New York Times • Nov. 11, 2020
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
For now, perhaps, I can persuade you to let me come to your next lawn party.
From Mavis of Green Hill by Baldwin, Faith
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