bachelorette

American

[bach-luh-ret, bach-uh-luh-] / ˌbætʃ ləˈrɛt, ˌbætʃ ə lə- /

noun

an unmarried young woman, often one who is seeking or preparing to get married.

bachelorette British

/ ˌbætʃələˈrɛt /

noun

humorous a young unmarried professional woman
another word for bachelor apartment

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Gender

What's the difference between bachelorette and bachelor? See -ette.

Etymology

Origin of bachelorette

First recorded in 1900–05; bachelor + -ette

Example Sentences

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I’m helping plan a bachelorette party this spring, and I have a feeling one of the bridesmaids will drop out.

From MarketWatch

I’m planning a bachelorette party in New York City in April for eight girls, and I’m annoyed because no one has offered to put their card down for anything.

From MarketWatch

Not the most original sketch idea, but the specific details of the characters and Padilla’s smitten reactions as the bachelorette saved the sketch from overstaying its welcome.

From Los Angeles Times

“Like what people do for bachelorette trips,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal

They’re making field days the centerpiece of birthday celebrations and bachelorette parties.

From The Wall Street Journal

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