bachelor party
/ˈbætʃ.ɪ.lər ˈpɑːr.ti/
Very CommonA pre-wedding celebration for a groom-to-be with his closest friends, often involving a night out or a trip.
Real-world examples4 examples
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | the bachelor party is in Vegas, I will see you all on the other side | The speaker is attending or hosting a bachelor party in Las Vegas and is bracing for what comes next. | x, 2024 |
| 02 | he wanted a golf bachelor party and I respect it, not every bach needs to be a disaster | The groom chose a low-key, activity-based bachelor party instead of a wild night out. | reddit, 2023 |
| 03 | best man just asked me to split the bachelor party cost 7 ways and I nearly fainted | The cost of the bachelor party shared among the group was surprisingly high. | tiktok, 2024 |
| 04 | bachelor party went so well, this is actually my favorite version of my friends | The group had a great time and the speaker felt close to everyone. | instagram, 2023 |
Use it when
- Referring to the pre-wedding celebration for a groom.
- Talking about the best man's responsibility to plan the event.
- Discussing guys' trips framed around a wedding.
Do not use it when
- You mean the bachelorette party for the bride.Use “bachelorette-party” instead.
Variations and related forms
Bachelor party vs bachelorette party
bachelor party
Bachelor party tends to be activity or nightlife-focused, less likely to involve coordinated aesthetics.
VS
bachelorette-party
Bachelorette party increasingly involves a full travel itinerary, matching outfits, and social media content.
Origin and context
An established tradition in Western wedding culture, formalized through most of the 20th century as a male equivalent of the bridal shower. Became associated with its modern party-trip format from the 1980s onward.
- First seen
- early-20th century
- Confidence
- medium
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