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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Lauren Sánchez’s Paris bachelorette may be over—but she’s not yet finished with her bridal-style outfits. Vogue, 19 May 2025 She was joined by Kim Kardashian, Katy Perry and Eva Longoria for the bachelorette festivities. Angel Saunders, People.com, 17 May 2025 According to interior designer Jennifer Beek Hunter, who is best known for her colorful and feminine, yet gorgeously sophisticated style, both divorcees and bachelorettes are increasingly requesting pink elements in their homes. Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025 Here are the highlights: Indiana Jones Black plays Gene, a contestant on a dating show where the bachelorette (Chloe Fineman) isn’t supposed to know anything about the three dudes’ physical appearances. Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 6 Apr. 2025 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 4 Jun. 2025.

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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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