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bachelorhood

American  
[bach-ler-hood] / ˈbætʃ lərˌhʊd /
Also bachelordom

noun

  1. the state of being a bachelor.


Etymology

Origin of bachelorhood

First recorded in 1825–35; bachelor + -hood

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

He also felt the whole episode — and his continued bachelorhood — brought shame to his family.

From New York Times • Dec. 7, 2022

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 • May 2, 2022

Personally, I prefer Ty$ in get-hyped, full-nasty mode, such as on Saved, in which he pledges eternal bachelorhood, and on Up On the Wall, his admonishment against wannabe LA gangstas.

From The Guardian • Oct. 27, 2015

In those first years of joint bachelorhood, Lawrence and Oppenheimer were virtually inseparable.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik