bachelorette party

noun

: a party for a woman who is about to be married usually attended by women only
Arriving at a second bar where they planned to wind up the night, they found the upper floor occupied by his fiancee, at her own much-rowdier bachelorette party.Nicholas Kulish

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Plan the bachelorette The bachelorette party is likely the biggest undertaking a maid of honor will take. Shelby Wax, Vogue, 3 Apr. 2025 Another thing that will be different is her bachelorette party — which has been nixed due to scheduling. Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025 There are separate outfits for the engagement photos and party, the rehearsal dinner, the bachelorette party, the brunch the next day and the honeymoon. Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 31 Mar. 2025 From shopping for wedding attire, to attending the engagement and bachelorette party, to perhaps even giving a speech, bridesmaids are part and parcel of a bride's big day. Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bachelorette party

Word History

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bachelorette party was in 1943

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“Bachelorette party.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bachelorette%20party. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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