bachelorette

noun

bach·​e·​lor·​ette ˌbach-lə-ˈret How to pronounce bachelorette (audio) ˌba-chə- How to pronounce bachelorette (audio)
: a young unmarried woman

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This is the music that carried us through break ups and mean girls, micro aggressions and self doubt, but also lifted us through mile 24 of a marathon and bachelorette weekends, slumber parties and carpool lines. Laura Trujillo, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024 In the film, Anna Kendrick plays real-life Dating Game bachelorette Cheryl Bradshaw, while Daniel Zovatto portrays killer Alcala. Jessica Sager, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024 In the sketch, a group of Bridesmaids played by Grande, Heidi Gardner, Ego Nwodim and Sarah Sherman sing an off-key song about a bachelorette trip at the wedding of their friend, Kelsey, played by Chloe Fineman. Rosa Escandon, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024 During the wedding party, the bridesmaids cover − quite off key − the song, sharing a story about how their friend met up and fell in love with a man named Domingo during her bachelorette trip. Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 18 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bachelorette 

Word History

Etymology

bachelor entry 1 + -ette

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bachelorette was in 1896

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“Bachelorette.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bachelorette. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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bachelorette

noun
bach·​e·​lor·​ette ˌbach-lə-ˈret How to pronounce bachelorette (audio)
ˌbach-ə-
: an unmarried woman

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