after-hours party
nounUK /ˌɑːftərˈaʊəz ˈpɑːti/
US /ˌæftərˈaʊərz ˈpɑːrti/
A party that happens after the usual time when a place closes.
The museum held an after-hours party for its workers.
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2. A private party in a store or office after it has closed to the public.
The bookstore's after-hours party was only for club members.
3. A party that goes on late into the night after a main event ends.
After the concert, fans went to an after-hours party nearby.
4. A gathering held outside normal business hours for invited guests.
The gym hosted an after-hours party to thank its trainers.