BACHELOR Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

bachelor

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Definition of bachelor

as in spinster

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Recent Examples of bachelor Bulls are often in bachelor groups by now and often hang out in higher elevations than cows. — Jim Zumbo, Outdoor Life, 10 Sep. 2026 The College of Engineering and Computer Science is currently home to approximately 5,000 students and more than 35,000 alumni, offering six bachelor’s and five master’s degree programs. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 9 Sep. 2026 Nearly 70% of workers in high-exposure jobs hold a bachelor’s degree, versus about 10% in low-exposure work. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026 Born on December 5, 1944 in Los Angeles, Howard received his bachelor’s degree from UCLA, where he was recognized as the Outstanding Graduating Senior. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bachelor

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Noun

At age 37, Abby was considered a spinster, and her social class was well below that of her husband.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 4 Sep. 2026
After deliberating for just over an hour, the all-male, white, Protestant jury unanimously decided that 32-year-old spinster Borden didn’t commit a brazen daytime double homicide.

— Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of spinster

Noun

Both were wins, a maiden-breaking score at seven furlongs (3/4 of a mile) at Churchill Downs on June 7, 2026 and a valiant win by a neck in the mile and a sixteenth Indiana Derby on July 11.

— Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Ritual gifts include incense, flowers, perfume, cosmetics and soap, which Hor said are believed to bring beauty and charm after being blessed by the cowherd and seven maidens.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of maiden

Noun

Selena Gomez has officially cut her LA bachelorette pad from her real estate portfolio.

— India Roby, Architectural Digest, 9 Sep. 2026
Right on the Long Island Sound with its own private slice of sand, this spacious home has enough room for up to 13 guests (hopefully your bachelorette weekend is more synchronized dance, less fighting).

— Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of bachelorette

Noun

Ella Beatty plays the daughter of a well-to-do New England family who develops a close relationship with her maid after abuse from her parents.

— Erin Jensen, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
Creative liberties include a romance between Borden and the family’s live-in maid, Bridget Sullivan (Vicky Krieps).

— David Faris, TheWeek, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of maid

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