Phrase guide

hen party

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

Sound

Pronunciation

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  • General-American: /ˈhɛn ˌpɑɹ.ti/
  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˈhɛn ˌpɑː.ti/
  • Southern-England: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.

1

noun

Meaning 1

A bachelorette party; a party held for a woman who is about to be married.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Australia, UK

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

a party for women only

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: party

History

Etymology

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