bachelorhood
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of bachelorhood
Example Sentences
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It was over those meals where Ephron became intrigued with the way Reiner talked about his bachelorhood.
From Salon ● Dec. 17, 2025
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 ● Dec. 3, 2021
His long-term bachelorhood didn’t have the same effect on his family that Ms. McIntyre’s single status had on her mother.
From New York Times ● Mar. 13, 2020
After making a pact to have fun and hold tight to bachelorhood, each of three friends finds himself in a serious relationship.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 11, 2019
In those first years of joint bachelorhood, Lawrence and Oppenheimer were virtually inseparable.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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