block party

noun

: an outdoor public party put on by the residents of a city block or neighborhood

Examples of block party in a Sentence

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Neighbors gather to celebrate success In September, Mary Fullilove and her neighbors held its annual block party. David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 3 Dec. 2024 Opening night includes a block party, so plan on a character parade, hot cocoa and more. Mike D'onofrio, Axios, 27 Nov. 2024 Some of the region’s finest makers, crafters, vintage collectors, and artisans come together on this award-winning small town main street for the ultimate block party for shopping local for the holidays. Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2024 Hollywood is planning to show off its new downtown reboot with Boots on the Boulevard, a country-music block party, on Sunday, Dec. 8. Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 25 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for block party 

Word History

First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of block party was in 1902

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“Block party.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/block%20party. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.

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