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nouncostume party (plural costume parties)
plural costume parties
- A social gathering of people wearing disguises or costumes, and amusing themselves with dancing, conversation, or other diversions.
Near-synonym: masquerade
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Virginia Democratic Congressional candidate Krystal Ball went to a costume party when she was 22 dressed as a sexy Santa.
2010 October 7, Nate Jones, “Candidate's Sexy Santa Photos Leaked”, in TimeSynonyms: masquerade
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA social gathering of people wearing disguises or costumes, and amusing themselves with dancing, conversation, or other diversions.
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