surprise party

noun

1. a party or celebration planned for someone as a surprise.

2. something that surprises someone.

Word History and Origins

Origin of surprise party¹

First recorded in 1835–45

Example Sentences

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.

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Prince William went to see Mr Gardner at his home in Leeds, before taking him to the city's Headingley cricket ground for a surprise party with cricketing stars.

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Becker remembers employees’ birthdays with gifts or, in the case of Biltmore public relations director Victoria King, with a surprise party on Tuesday night at a Mexican restaurant.

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His family threw him a surprise party to celebrate his 100th birthday on 13 January.

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“Gracie ran as a candidate of the Surprise Party,” Segal wrote.

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