bachelor party

noun

Definition of bachelor party

: 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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Serious question, everyone: Are bachelorette and bachelor parties keeping millennials from buying homes? — Perri Ormont Blumberg, Southern Living, "Survey Finds Bridal Party Expenses Can Put Serious Damper on Friendships," 5 June 2019 So forget about snagging a deal for a weekend bachelor party in Vegas. — Dawn Gilbertson, USA TODAY, "Southwest three-day sale: Fares starting at $49 one way," 4 June 2019 The stranded bachelor party will have to find their own transportation out of Winnipeg, as Thomas Cook Airlines does not fly out of that airport. — Alexandra Deabler, Fox News, "Vegas-bound plane diverted after bachelor party gets into midflight brawl," 27 Mar. 2018 After this year's Hyannis-Nantucket Figawi sailboat race, Ryan Lee, on the island for a bachelor party, was determined to get the weekend's most coveted item: a Mount Gay Rum red cap. — Sam Dangremond, Town & Country, "Why Everyone Wants One Of These Hats," 27 Aug. 2014 Getty Images The bachelor party wasn't as wild and crazy as some may have expected. — Amanda Mitchell, Marie Claire, "Everything You Forgot Happened at Prince William's Bachelor Party," 27 Jan. 2019 Jordan Spieth took the week off after the British Open for his bachelor party in Spain. — Doug Ferguson, The Seattle Times, "Heat serves as muggy reminder of the final PGA in August," 6 Aug. 2018 In March 2016, Hunter allegedly spent $462.46 in funds at a restaurant for a bachelor party -- that bill was for 30 shots of tequila and one steak. — Adam Shaw, Fox News, "Rep. Duncan Hunter pleads not guilty, claims indictment 'politically motivated'," 23 Aug. 2018 In 2017, the city also banned beer bikes, a popular activity for bachelor parties, from the city center. — Katherine Lagrave, Condé Nast Traveler, "Amsterdam Takes Aim at Tourists in Red Light District," 9 Aug. 2018

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