bachelorette party

American

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

noun

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.

Etymology

Origin of bachelorette party

First recorded in 1940–45

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bachelorette party

A few days later, a flurry of activity at Swift's Rhode Island mansion had fans speculating that a bachelorette party was in full swing.

From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026

Ord, heading to a bachelorette party, had printed an itinerary for the long weekend.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026

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

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

It was a bachelorette party, and the bride was perfect, just what Jule needed.

From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart

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