bachelor party

noun

: a party for a man who is about to be married usually attended by men only
The plot is perfect. It's got three groomsmen taking a groom to Vegas for a bachelor party, only the next morning the three groomsmen can't remember a single thing that happened, that's how blotto they got.Erik Hedegaard

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Both Ralph Macchio and William Zabka made a guest appearance during season 8 to mark an important occasion — Barney’s surprise bachelor party. Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025 As for the bachelor party, Blanco’s trip to Vegas was all about food, aka eating bagels and hanging out with Marshmello. Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025 The music producer celebrated his bachelor party with friends at Resorts World in Las Vegas, posting images on his Instagram Stories of fancy dinners out with the Vegas skyline in the back, along with lounging at a spa, eating caviar. Marina Watts, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025 After Jeremiah gets disgustingly drunk at his bachelor party, Conrad finds out that Jeremiah cheated on Belly in Cabo. Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bachelor party

Word History

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bachelor party was in 1863

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“Bachelor party.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bachelor%20party. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.

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