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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Soto says she missed her own surprise party.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
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
Mr Hussain is said to have been on his way to a surprise party with family after leaving Islamabad Airport when the incident happened.
From BBC • Jan. 11, 2024
She said new content featuring the doll will hit Barbie’s YouTube channel later this month, with an animated special about the planning of a surprise party.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 12, 2023
It’s like eleven o’clock on the night of your birthday, when you realize no one’s throwing you a surprise party after all.
From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli
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