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
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
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
In those first years of joint bachelorhood, Lawrence and Oppenheimer were virtually inseparable.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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