preparty
Drinks before going
A preparty is a gathering before the main event—drinks at someone's apartment before heading to a club, or a casual hangout before a formal party.
The verb means to attend or host such a gathering: We're preparting at Jake's place at eight.
Also spelled pre-party.
Collection of people meeting
- pregameBefore the main event
- kickoffOpening play in football
- warm-upPre-activity preparation routine
- meetupInformal planned gathering
get-together · drinks · hosting · arrival · welcome · icebreakers · mingling · appetizers
Backward enumeration to zero
- excitementState of eager enthusiasm
- buzzContinuous low drone
- eagernessIntense willingness to act
- energyPower to do work
enthusiasm · primping · makeup · grooming · hype · buildup · expectations
gathering
Collection of people meeting
meetup · get-together · drinks · hosting · arrival · welcome · icebreakers · mingling · appetizers · cocktails
countdown
Backward enumeration to zero
- excitementState of eager enthusiasm
- buzzContinuous low drone
- eagernessIntense willingness to act
energy · enthusiasm · primping · makeup · grooming · hype · buildup · expectations
invitations
Requests to attend
playlist · decorations · catering · budget · checklist · logistics · schedule · timeline · outfits · cleaning
music
Organized auditory art
- lightingArt of illuminating spaces
- decorationsObjects adding visual appeal
- balloonsAir-filled rubber sacs
streamers · confetti · banners · ambiance · mood · vibes · energy · playlist · speakers · snacks
party, partying, parties, partied, partygoer, birthday party, party's, multiparty, afterparty