bachelor party

[bach-ler pahr-tee, bach-uh-ler] / ˈbætʃ lər ˌpɑr ti, ˈbætʃ ə lər /

NOUN

party for bridegroom

Synonyms

WEAK

smoker stag night stag party

Example Sentences

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“I’m going to be hosting a bachelor party at Willow Springs later this year for future family members.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Later on in the day, I watched a bachelor party descend upon a triple-zero wheel, despite that, right next to them, bathed in fluorescent light, a double-zero table—encircled by empty seats—waited for customers.

From Slate • Nov. 18, 2025

Every person has a developed character, except some of the guys at the bachelor party.

From Salon • Oct. 1, 2024

One man was dressed as a giant pineapple by his friends inside a store as part of his bachelor party celebrations.

From BBC • Sep. 3, 2024

“Yes, Dad, I know what a bachelor party is.”

From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen