surprise party
Americannoun
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a party or celebration planned for someone as a surprise.
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something that surprises someone.
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of surprise party
First recorded in 1835–45
Example Sentences
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This is a surprise party season for the Colts, who bounced back from a six-turnover stinkbomb to the Steelers a week ago.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 10, 2025
The couple also shared a joint Instagram post that featured several snapshots from their eventful trip, including close-ups of Harlow’s ring and her reaction to her surprise party.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 19, 2025
His family threw him a surprise party to celebrate his 100th birthday on 13 January.
From BBC ● Apr. 24, 2024
It kind of felt like a surprise party, except none of my close friends were there.
From Salon ● Dec. 16, 2023
I feel bad, too, that she wasn’t at my surprise party, and that she wasn’t asked to sign my socket.
From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen
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