1. wild parties involving excessive drinking, eating, or other indulgent behavior
Usage: plural form of orgy
2. periods of excessive or unrestrained activity of any kind
Usage: figurative use

Examples

• The ancient Romans were known for their lavish orgies of food and wine.
• After the exam period, students went on orgies of celebration.
• The shopping orgies during Black Friday can be overwhelming.
• Historical accounts describe orgies of violence during the revolution.
• The festival featured orgies of music and dancing that lasted all night.
• Critics called the spending bill an orgy of wasteful government expenditure.