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

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