hen party
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Definition
Noun: A social gathering or celebration attended exclusively by women, typically held for a bride-to-be shortly before her wedding.
Usage
A "hen party" is a celebratory event. It is specifically for women to honor a friend who is about to get married. The party is usually organized by the bride's close friends or bridesmaids.
Examples
- Her friends organized a surprise hen party at a spa.
- She didn't want a big hen party, just a quiet dinner with her closest friends.
- The hen party lasted all weekend and was filled with laughter and games.
Advanced Usage
- The term is primarily used in British and Commonwealth English (e.g., UK, Ireland, Australia). In American English, the equivalent term is commonly "bachelorette party" or "bachelorette."
- While traditionally a night out, modern hen parties can encompass a wide range of activities, from weekend trips and craft workshops to afternoon teas and sporting events.
Variants and Related Words
- Bachelorette Party (noun): The common American English equivalent for a hen party.
- Hen Night (noun): Often used interchangeably with "hen party," though it may specifically imply an evening event.
- Stag Party (noun): The male equivalent, a party for a groom-to-be attended only by men (called a "bachelor party" in American English).
Synonyms
- Bachelorette party
- Bachelorette
- Hen night
- Girls' night out (though this is a more general term not exclusively for a bride)
Related Idioms/Phrases
- Hen do: Another common informal term for a hen party, especially in the UK. (e.g., "Are you going to Sarah's hen do?")
- To have a hen party: The verb phrase used to describe the action. (e.g., "We're having her hen party next month.")
Noun
- a party for women only