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.
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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
She added: "I hope she's still talking to me after the surprise party as she is quite a private person!"
From BBC • Jan. 20, 2024
It kind of felt like a surprise party, except none of my close friends were there.
From Salon • Dec. 16, 2023
Four of his friends threw him a surprise party at T.G.I.
From "Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West" by Blaine Harden
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