(Britain) A bachelor party; a party held for a man who is about to be married.

(Britain) A bachelorette party; a party held for a woman who is about to be married.

(US, Canada, South Africa) A party held for a man who is about to be married, normally attended only by male friends and relatives.

Politics that is dominated by rivalry between political parties

A semi-formal afternoon social gathering at which tea, sandwiches and cakes are served.

(nautical) The group of sailors who were selected to board an enemy ship and, when in control, to make such repairs to rigging and sail that the ship could be taken to port as a prize

A party arranged by Tupperware ladies in their homes to sell Tupperware on the party plan, as a direct marketing concept.

Any of various political parties that aim to advance the interests of the working class, often characterized by left-of-centre politics and support for organized labour.

A party at which cocktails are served.

Any of several political parties, mostly in eastern Europe, that advocate agrarianism.