Phrase guide

social event

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A party or other casual gathering for the purpose of meeting and mingling.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 2

an event characteristic of persons forming groups

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: event

Narrower terms: show, affair, occasion, social occasion, function, social function, contest, competition

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