bachelorette

American  

[bach-luh-ret, bach-uh-luh-] / ˌbætʃ ləˈrɛt, ˌbætʃ ə lə- /

noun

1. an unmarried young woman, often one who is seeking or preparing to get married.

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bachelorette British  

/ ˌbætʃələˈrɛt /

noun

1. humorous a young unmarried professional woman

2. another word for bachelor apartment

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Gender

What's the difference between bachelorette and bachelor? See -ette.

Etymology

Origin of bachelorette

First recorded in 1900–05; bachelor + -ette

Example Sentences

Not the most original sketch idea, but the specific details of the characters and Padilla’s smitten reactions as the bachelorette saved the sketch from overstaying its welcome.

From Los Angeles Times

“Like what people do for bachelorette trips,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal

They’re making field days the centerpiece of birthday celebrations and bachelorette parties.

From The Wall Street Journal

In a recent episode, set during a bachelorette trip to Costa Rica, one of the characters declares that her friend is "driving her insane".

From BBC

"This is something that's only going to continue, as we start having bachelorettes and weddings."

From BBC