bachelorette

noun

bach·​e·​lor·​ette ˌbach-lə-ˈret How to pronounce bachelorette (audio) ˌba-chə- How to pronounce bachelorette (audio)
Synonyms of bachelorettenext
: a young unmarried woman

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Word History

Etymology

bachelor entry 1 + -ette

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bachelorette was in 1896

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“Bachelorette.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bachelorette. Accessed 21 May. 2026.

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bachelorette

noun
bach·​e·​lor·​ette ˌbach-lə-ˈret How to pronounce bachelorette (audio)
ˌbach-ə-
: an unmarried woman

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