bachelorette

noun

bach·​e·​lor·​ette ˌbach-lə-ˈret  ˌba-chə- 

: a young unmarried woman

Examples of bachelorette in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Flanked by hydrangea bushes, this charming Cape Cod-style cottage is the perfect spot for a bachelorette weekend or girls’ trip. — Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026

The story follows a group of friends embarking on a bachelorette trip that is plagued with all of their unspoken secrets and desires. — Madeleine Janz, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026

Selleck was not chosen by the bachelorette, but his appearance on the show led to him being cast in a Pepsi commercial. — Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026

On the agenda for Kate Newcomb's one-night bachelorette in Newport was dressing up as different Will Ferrell characters to hit the local bar scene. — Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 5 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

bachelor entry 1 + -ette

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing bachelorette

• bachelorette party

Rhymes for bachelorette

• electrojet
• plantagenet
• videlicet
• abet
• asset
• baguette
• banquette
• barbette
• beget
• beset
• binet
• briquette

Kids Definition

bachelorette

noun

bach·​e·​lor·​ette ˌbach-lə-ˈret 

ˌbach-ə-

: an unmarried woman