surprise party
Americannoun
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a party or celebration planned for someone as a surprise.
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something that surprises someone.
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Etymology
Origin of surprise party
First recorded in 1835–45
Example Sentences
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This is a surprise party season for the Colts, who bounced back from a six-turnover stinkbomb to the Steelers a week ago.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 10, 2025
His family threw him a surprise party to celebrate his 100th birthday on 13 January.
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2024
Walking the kennels with Blackwell feels like arriving at a surprise party with an exceptionally gregarious guest of honor.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 8, 2024
It kind of felt like a surprise party, except none of my close friends were there.
From Salon • Dec. 16, 2023
Coach Hedge grinned like he was expecting a surprise party.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
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