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

I’m helping plan a bachelorette party this spring, and I have a feeling one of the bridesmaids will drop out.

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Is there any way to get ahead of this and make sure we aren’t on the hook for her portion of the accommodations and activities for the bachelorette party?

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I would assume she is not going to attend this bachelorette party.

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I’m planning a bachelorette party in New York City in April for eight girls, and I’m annoyed because no one has offered to put their card down for anything.

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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?

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