costume party

English

Noun

costume party (plural costume parties)

1. A social gathering of people wearing disguises or costumes, and amusing themselves with dancing, conversation, or other diversions.
   • 2010, Nate Jones, "Candidate's Sexy Santa Photos Leaked," Time, 7 Oct.:

     Virginia Democratic Congressional candidate Krystal Ball went to a costume party when she was 22 dressed as a sexy Santa.

Synonyms

• costume ball

See also

• masquerade

References

• “costume party”, in OneLook Dictionary Search.