Bachelorette

usgb/ˌbætʃələˈret/
noun

A woman who is not married.

She is a bachelorette living in the city.
Visual representation of "bachelorette" - A woman who is not married

Often appears as...

  • eligible bachelorette
  • young bachelorette
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Informal Use

Used casually among friends and in informal settings to talk about single women.

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My bachelorette friends are planning a weekend getaway.
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Age Neutral

Refers to any unmarried woman, regardless of age, and doesn't imply youth.

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Even as a bachelorette in her 50s, she enjoys her independent life.
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Not Gender Neutral

Specific to women, never used to describe unmarried men; they're called bachelors.

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My aunt is a proud bachelorette, while my uncle is a lifelong bachelor.
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