bachelorette
Bachelorette (noun) means an unmarried woman, especially one celebrated before her wedding. Example: “She threw a wild bachelorette party in Las Vegas.”
How to use bachelorette
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn unmarried woman, or a small studio apartment — most commonly heard in "bachelorette party."
Word forms
bachelorettes plural
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Etymology
From bachelor + the feminine suffix -ette.
Synonyms
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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.