We have a party of (number) people - 英语词汇详解

Meaning 1：a party of people (We have a party of (number) people)

We have a party of (number) people 🔊

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This is a common phrase used in restaurants to tell the staff how many people are in your group.

a party of people 🔊

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/ə ˈpɑːti əv ˈpiːpl/

phrase

This phrase is used to tell someone, especially a restaurant host, how many people are in your group.

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📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

'Party' comes from Old French 'partie', meaning 'part' or 'group'.

💡 Mnemonic

Imagine a 'party' of friends counting themselves at the door.

📖 Example

Hi, we have a party of four, so a table by the window would be perfect. 🔊 Hi, we have a party of four, so a table by the window would be perfect.

🔗 Collocations

a party of four – a group consisting of four people

reserve for a party of six – book a table for six people

to be part of a party – to be a member of a group

🔄 Synonyms

group (n.) – a number of people or things that are together

company (n.) – a group of people gathered together

📖 Cultural Story

This phrase is a standard way in English to inform a restaurant host of the number of diners. It likely originated from the idea of a group or 'party' sharing a meal together.