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birthday party
/ˈbɜːθ.deɪ ˌpɑː.ti/
[/ˈbɜːθ.deɪ ˌpɑː.ti/]
birthday celebration
Beginnernoun
Definition
A celebration held to mark the anniversary of a person's birth.
Example
They threw a surprise birthday party with balloons, cake, and all of her oldest friends.
They threw a surprise birthday party with balloons, cake, and all of her oldest friends.
Etymology
Combines 'birthday' (Old English 'gebyrd' plus 'day') with 'party'.
How & Where It’s Used
A common social celebration, especially popular for children.