throw a party

throw a party

English

Etymology

throw + a + party

Verb

throw a party (third-person singular simple present throws a party, present participle throwing a party, simple past and past participle threw a party)

1. (informal) To organize and execute a party.

   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.

Usage notes

People who throw a party are those who are involved in its planning, not merely those who attend.

Translations

organize a party

Latin: convīvium agitō