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bachelorette

bachluh-REHT

Bachelorette (noun) means an unmarried woman, especially one celebrated before her wedding. Example: “She threw a wild bachelorette party in Las Vegas.”

noun
1
An unmarried woman, especially one celebrated before her wedding.
"She threw a wild bachelorette party in Las Vegas."
2
A small studio apartment with no separate bedroom.
"The bachelorette rented for less than half the price of a one-bedroom."

How to use bachelorette

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn unmarried woman, or a small studio apartment — most commonly heard in "bachelorette party."

Common pairings
bachelorette party bachelorette pad

Word forms

bachelorettes plural

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Etymology

From bachelor + the feminine suffix -ette.

bachelor girl

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Frequently asked questions

What does “bachelorette” mean?

The word “bachelorette” means an unmarried woman, especially one celebrated before her wedding. In plain terms, an unmarried woman, or a small studio apartment — most commonly heard in "bachelorette party.".

How do you pronounce “bachelorette”?

“Bachelorette” is pronounced bachluh-REHT (/ˌbætʃləˈɹɛt/ in IPA).

How do you use “bachelorette” in a sentence?

Here is “bachelorette” used in a sentence: “She threw a wild bachelorette party in Las Vegas.”

What part of speech is “bachelorette”?

“Bachelorette” is a noun.

How many meanings does “bachelorette” have?

“Bachelorette” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an unmarried woman, especially one celebrated before her wedding.

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