have a party

Meaning

To organize or host a social gathering for celebration, fun, and relaxation. It is a very common, neutral expression used in daily life. You can have a party for birthdays, holidays, or just to hang out with friends.

Examples

• We are going to have a party for Sarah's birthday next Saturday.

  We are going to have a party for Sarah's birthday next Saturday.

• Our neighbors had a party last night, and it was really loud.

  Our neighbors had a party last night, and it was really loud.

• Are you planning to have a party when you graduate?

  Are you planning to have a party when you graduate?

• Let's have a party to celebrate the end of the semester!

  Let's have a party to celebrate the end of the semester!

• They decided to have a small housewarming party with close friends.

  They decided to have a small housewarming party with close friends.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ We will make a party next week.

  ✓ We will have a party next week.

  In English, we do not 'make' a party. We use the verb 'have' or 'throw'.

• ✗ Are you going to do a party?

  ✓ Are you going to have a party?

  The verb 'do' is incorrect when talking about organizing a social event. Always use 'have' or 'host'.

Related Expressions

Practice

• My sister wants to ___ for her graduation next month.

  💡 Organize a celebration

  Show answer

  have a party

• We always ___ on New Year's Eve.

  💡 Host a social event

  Show answer

  have a party