farewell party
Departure gathering event
A farewell party is a social gathering held to say goodbye to someone who is leaving—departing for a new job, moving to another city, retiring, or otherwise ending their regular presence in a group: The office threw her a farewell party on her last day.
The tone ranges from celebratory to bittersweet depending on circumstances.
- goodbyeDeparting salutation
- sendoffFarewell event or gesture
- going awayIn the process of departure
- celebrationFestive event marking occasion
- toastHeated bread; glass-raising honor
colleagues · retirement · departure · cake · speeches · parting words · group photo · hugs · memories · fond memories · bittersweet · coworkers · office · balloons · gift · gold watch · tears · cheers
- send-offssend-off, leaving do, retirement ceremony
- sending offgoodbye wave, bon voyage, airport goodbye, waving, tearful goodbye
- Workplace Traditionsgold watch, mentorship, apprenticeship, dress codes, awards ceremony
- workplacehours, cubicle, desk job, desk, meeting
- gatheringsgathering, gatherings, reunion, reunions, meeting
- Occasionswedding, birthday, anniversary, graduation, funeral
farewell partywelcome party
Event honoring new arrivals
welcome home party · welcome reception · coming-out party · reception · meet and greet
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