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bachelorette

noun

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

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The bachelorette would require the OP to take a flight to the destination and leave her baby son at home, just days before his first birthday. Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 25 Nov. 2025 But there is a precedent for bachelorette turkeys settling down at the Battery. Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 23 Nov. 2025 While unmarried women are expected to attend bachelorette and engagement parties, baby showers, and celebrate every milestone, Ashanti doesn’t believe that married friends give the same energy in return. MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2025 For weeks, fans followed along as Owens searched for love among 23 eligible bachelorettes. Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bachelorette

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 1 Dec. 2025.

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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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