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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The titular bachelor or bachelorette is intended to be the paragon of virtue, someone worthy of two dozen people vying for their heart. Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026 On March 19, ABC made the decision to pull The Bachelorette after a video emerged of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Taylor Frankie Paul, who was this season’s bachelorette, throwing a chair at her partner Dakota Mortensen, in the vicinity of one of her children. Peter White, Deadline, 24 Mar. 2026 Ahead, shop our selection of bachelorette-ready outfits, curated to carry you effortlessly from breezy daytime hikes to nights of revelry in style. Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2026 The criticism persisted for years as the franchise continued to feature mostly white bachelors and bachelorettes. Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026 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 2 Apr. 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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