bachelorette
Noun: 1. A young unmarried woman who lives alone: This term specifically refers to a woman who is not married and maintains her own independent household. It often carries connotations of a modern, independent lifestyle. 2. A woman participating in a televised matchmaking program: In popular culture, "bachelorette" is commonly used as the title for the central female participant in a reality television dating show, where she dates multiple suitors.
- She enjoyed her life as a bachelorette, focusing on her career and travel.
- After the breakup, she moved into her own apartment, embracing the bachelorette lifestyle.
- Millions of viewers tuned in to watch the new season of .
- "Bachelorette pad": A colloquial term for the apartment or home of a single, unmarried woman.
- She decorated her new bachelorette pad in a modern style.
- "Bachelorette party": A celebration held for a woman who is about to be married, typically attended by her female friends.
- Her friends organized a surprise bachelorette party for her last weekend.
- Bachelor (noun): An unmarried man. This is the male counterpart.
- He was a confirmed bachelor who valued his independence.
- Bachelorettehood (noun): The state or period of being a bachelorette.
- She looked back fondly on her years of bachelorettehood.
- Single woman: A neutral term for an unmarried woman.
- Unmarried woman: A formal term describing marital status.
The word "bachelorette" is a feminine formation of "bachelor." While its core definition is "a young unmarried woman," its usage in contemporary English is heavily influenced by media, particularly the reality TV franchise. The first meaning emphasizes independent living, while the second is a specific cultural reference.
- a young unmarried woman who lives alone