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

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

As far afield as Malaysia and Thailand, fans celebrated the singer’s big day with parties of their own – hosting bachelorette-style fetes in honor of Swift’s wedding. — Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 4 July 2026

This space is for travelers who want to experience the local side of Nashville instead of the bachelorette-party version—and for locals who feel the same. — Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 3 July 2026

So the bachelorette rafters and others were asked to cross to the other side of the river. — Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 1 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