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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With a boat party on the Seine, luxe shopping stop-offs, and cocktails on the rooftop of the Cheval Blanc hotel, the dress code erred less tiaras and novelty bachelorette shirts and more clingy gowns, sheer skirts, and corsets. Vogue, 29 May 2025 The product launch included dresses and outfits for all of the occasions surrounding the modern day wedding, such as the rehearsal dinner, the morning after brunch and the bachelorette trip. Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 28 May 2025 Click here to see all the photos of Hannah Brown’s bachelorette rental. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 27 May 2025 Friends Make Bride Original Music Video For Bachelorette Party By Maria Morava Relationships Reporter Newsweek Is A Trust Project Member news article 0 A bride's reaction to a surprise bachelorette gift—honoring her Taylor Swift obsession—is melting hearts online. John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 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 6 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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