Definition

Noun: - A social party held for a man who is about to be married, typically attended only by his male friends and often taking place shortly before the wedding. It is a celebration of his final days of single life.

Usage

• The term "bachelor party" is used to refer specifically to the pre-wedding celebration for the groom.
• It is typically a noun phrase used as a subject or object in a sentence.
• Example: "His friends organized a surprise bachelor party for him the weekend before the wedding."

Examples

• As a subject:
  • The bachelor party was a memorable night out with his closest friends.
• As an object:
  • He really enjoyed his bachelor party.
  • They are planning a bachelor party in Las Vegas.

Advanced Usage

• The concept is sometimes extended metaphorically to describe a final celebration before a significant life change, though this is informal.
  • Before starting his demanding new job, his colleagues jokingly threw him a 'work bachelor party'.

Variants and Related Words

• Stag party / Stag night: (Noun) Synonyms for a bachelor party, more commonly used in British English.
• Bachelorette party / Hen party / Hen night: (Noun) The equivalent celebration for a woman who is about to be married.

Synonyms

• Stag party
• Stag night
• (Informal) Stag do

Related Phrases

• "To throw a bachelor party": To organize and host this event.
  • His best man is going to throw the bachelor party.
• "To have a bachelor party": To be the guest of honor at this event.
  • He's going to have his bachelor party next Friday.

Noun

1. stag party held for a bachelor (usually on the night before he is married)