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singlehood

American  
[sing-guhl-hood] / ˈsɪŋ gəlˌhʊd /

noun

  1. the status of being unmarried.


Etymology

Origin of singlehood

First recorded in 1830–40; single + -hood

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When Seen Aromi's memoir documenting the joys of singlehood hit the shelves in early 2024, it became an instant bestseller.

From BBC Apr. 18, 2026

As a result, the widening gender gap will shrink Gen Z’s dating pool, increasing singlehood.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 27, 2026

As marriage ages rise and permanent singlehood increases, a “singles economy” is taking hold, creating unexpected winners across the consumer landscape.

From Barron's Dec. 27, 2025

Those are the things 27-year-old Tori Mattei in New York has discovered on her own over the last four years of singlehood.

From Seattle Times Feb. 9, 2024

Rebecca Traister: There have been all kinds of panics over marriage and singlehood in the United States.

From Slate Sep. 29, 2023

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