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Birthday Party

/ˈbɜːrθdeɪ ˈpɑːrti/
nounCEFR A2 (Elementary)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A celebration held to mark the anniversary of someone's birth.

    "We are throwing a birthday party for Sarah this weekend."
  2. 2

    A gathering of friends and family to celebrate a person's birthday, often involving food, drinks, and entertainment.

    "The birthday party included games, cake, and lots of laughter."

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The term 'birthday' originates from the Old English 'byrþe' meaning 'birth' and 'dæg' meaning 'day'. 'Party' comes from the Old French 'partie', meaning 'a part or portion', which evolved to signify a social gathering in English around the 18th century.

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