bachelorette party
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of bachelorette party
First recorded in 1940–45
Example Sentences
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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?
From MarketWatch • Jan. 30, 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
She also played a double-crossing hotel detective inspector as well as a member of a wedding party singing purposefully off key lyrics, inspired by “Espresso,” to expose bad behavior at the bachelorette party.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 13, 2024
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
It was a bachelorette party, and the bride was perfect, just what Jule needed.
From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart
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