"LAN party" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈlan ˌpɑː.ti/ [British, Multicultural-London-English, Southern, Standard], /ˈlæn ˌpɑɹ.ti/ [Canada, Ireland, US] Audio: En-us-LAN party.oga Forms: LAN parties [plural]
Etymology: From LAN + party. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|LAN|party}} LAN + party Head templates: {{en-noun}} LAN party (plural LAN parties)
  1. (computing) A social event based around a LAN (local area network) where participants engage in computer activities such as multiplayer gaming. Categories (topical): Computing, Parties

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