Meaning of the word "hen party" in English

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

hen party

US /ˈhɛn ˌpɑːr.ti/
UK /ˈhɛn ˌpɑː.ti/

Noun

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

Example:
My sister is having her hen party next weekend.
They celebrated her upcoming wedding with a fun hen party.