Phrase guide

throw a party

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To organize and execute a party.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal

Examples

  • Let's throw a party this Friday.
  • We threw a big party for John's 8th birthday.
  • My roommates and I throw parties every weekend.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

throw + a + party

Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: pitää juhlat — organize a party
  • German: eine Party schmeißen — organize a party
  • Latin: convīvium agitō — organize a party
  • Portuguese: dar uma festa — organize a party
  • Romanian: da o petrecere — organize a party
  • Russian: закати́ть вечери́нку (zakatítʹ večerínku) — organize a party
  • Turkish: parti vermek — organize a party