Definitions

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun An unmarried woman.

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  • noun North America An unmarried woman.
  • noun Canada A very small bachelor (single room) apartment.

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  • noun a young unmarried woman who lives alone

Etymologies

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From bachelor and the feminine suffix -ette

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Examples

  • An interesting, ongoing discussion on the bride boards - about hen and stag nights, also known as the bachelorette / bachelor parties that are usually held for the bride and groom before the wedding.

    tell me about it 2009

  • It is also interesting that the word "bachelorette" isn't commonly used for women, who choose not to marry or decide to marry later in life.

    Sultan Sooud Al-Qassemi: Expectations Haven't Advanced With UAE Women 2010

  • For example, several of my students have talked about the baccalaureate degree, except they pronounce it the "bachelorette" degree.

    Archive 2009-04-01 Bardiac 2009

  • For example, several of my students have talked about the baccalaureate degree, except they pronounce it the "bachelorette" degree.

    Listening Bardiac 2009

  • I know catching the bouquet traditionally (and superstitiously) means the bachelorette will be the next to get married … but I wasn’t sure if the same tradition rings true for the dude who gets the garter.

    Pink is the New Blog | Everybody's Business Is My Business » Blog Archive » There’s Something About Marry 2010

  • However, things failed to go as per the plan as the 25-year-old 'bachelorette' was left sobbing by the time the latest episode of the ABC romance reality series reached its conclusion. more images Ali Fedotowsky'The Bachelorette 'star leaving Gavert Atelier salon in Beverly

    Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 2010

  • In it, Alcala beat out two other bachelors to win a date with "bachelorette" Cheryl Bradshaw.

    AOL News Collection:All top stories collection 2010

  • However, things failed to go as per the plan as the 25-year-old 'bachelorette' was left sobbing by the time the latest episode of the ABC romance reality series reached its conclusion. more images Ali Fedotowsky'The Bachelorette 'star leaving Gavert Atelier salon in Beverly

    Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 2010

  • Schmidt is trying to reinvent her business on the fly, catering to private affairs such as bachelorette parties to boost sales beyond the lunch crowd and folks with late-night sweet-tooth cravings.

    SplicedFeed 2009

  • 'bachelorette' jillian harris and ed swiderski split! hollywood life ‡ lindsay lohan tried to tell the judge how she really felt ... celebslam ‡ megan fox's gorgeous hawaiian wedding photos have emerged!

    popbytes 2010

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