bachelorhood
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of bachelorhood
Example Sentences
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Rather, her story asks how her child might have fared, and how this would have fundamentally altered Alan’s eternal bachelorhood, and how they both might have felt about Dora.
From Los Angeles Times
He also felt the whole episode — and his continued bachelorhood — brought shame to his family.
From New York Times
Gay marriage is the law of the land and Bobbie swipes through photos on her phone, but NYC bachelorhood still seems redolent of smoky singles bars and divorce carries the heavy stigma of yesteryear.
From Los Angeles Times
Exhausted from his work, he’s held onto his bachelorhood with a tight grip, but his heart has begun to stir for Delia.
From Los Angeles Times
There were never any specifics or details, simply that the bookish, gentle Souter and his lifelong bachelorhood seemed to fit the stereotype.
From Washington Post
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