bachelorette party

American  

[bach-luh-ret pahr-tee, bach-uh-luh-ret] / ˌbætʃ ləˈrɛt ˌpɑr ti, ˌbætʃ ə ləˈrɛt /

noun

1. a celebration for a soon-to-be bride organized and attended primarily by female friends, often on the night before or in the days leading up to the wedding, and ranging from a night of drinking to a destination vacation, sometimes including themed activities or entertainment based on sexual innuendo.

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Etymology

Origin of bachelorette party

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

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