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

Her family said she was the first Black woman under contract with Columbia Studios, the first Black bachelorette on “The Dating Game” and the first spokesmodel for Fashion Fair Cosmetics.

From Los Angeles Times

I’m helping plan a bachelorette party this spring, and I have a feeling one of the bridesmaids will drop out.

From MarketWatch

I’m planning a bachelorette party in New York City in April for eight girls, and I’m annoyed because no one has offered to put their card down for anything.

From MarketWatch

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