bachelorette

[ bach-luh-ret, bach-uh-luh- ]

noun

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

bachelorette

/ ˌbætʃələˈrɛt /

noun

1. humorous.
   a young unmarried professional woman
2. another word for bachelor apartment

Gender Note

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of bachelorette¹

First recorded in 1900–05; bachelor + -ette

Word History and Origins

Origin of bachelorette¹

C20: bachelor + -ette

Example Sentences

It had better reviews entering the market than Bachelorette, it had a twisty plot, it had the stars.

From The Daily Beast

My favorite show on television of all time is The Bachelorette.

From The Daily Beast

When asked what reality shows he watches, he named The Bachelor and The Bachelorette.

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Married at First Sight is the antithesis of The Bachelor and The Bachelorette.

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Fast-forward a decade and 10 seasons of The Bachelorette later.

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