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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The consultant, who founded an agency dedicated to advocating for social justice reforms, is frequently by Sánchez's side at both public and personal events — including her book party, birthday parties and bachelorette party. Caroline Blair, People.com, 27 June 2025 October attended Sánchez's bachelorette party in May. Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 26 June 2025 Friends planned my bachelorette party, decorated the wedding venue for us, served as ushers, manned the sound system, and set up our morning-after brunch. Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 24 June 2025 Before the product placement and surprise Michael O’Neill performance, Betsy (Camp) is getting married and having her bachelorette party in Paris. Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 20 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for bachelorette party

Word History

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined above

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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 5 Jul. 2025.

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