Meaning of the word "hen night" in English

What does "hen night" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

hen night

US /ˈhɛn ˌnaɪt/
UK /ˈhɛn ˌnaɪt/

Noun

a party held for a woman who is about to get married, attended by her female friends

Example:
We're planning a surprise hen night for Sarah next month.
The bride-to-be had a fantastic hen night with all her closest friends.