bachelorette party
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of bachelorette party
First recorded in 1940–45
Example Sentences
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How much should I actually be helping plan a bachelorette party when I’m a bridesmaid — not the maid of honor?
From MarketWatch • Jan. 29, 2026
We meet his wife-to-be and former secretary, Krystle, at her bachelorette party taking place inside her modest apartment.
From Salon • Jun. 5, 2025
Plan: The bachelorette party is getting a makeover, with many opting for wellness retreats instead of booze-fueled parties.
From New York Times • Apr. 1, 2024
Following up the 2018 installment of their hit comedy “Book Club” with “Book Club: The Next Chapter,” the acclaimed actors, along with Diane Keaton, whisk each other off to Italy for Fonda’s character’s bachelorette party.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2023
It was a bachelorette party, and the bride was perfect, just what Jule needed.
From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart
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