bachelorette

noun

bach·​e·​lor·​ette ˌbach-lə-ˈret How to pronounce bachelorette (audio) ˌba-chə- How to pronounce bachelorette (audio)
Synonyms of bachelorettenext
: a young unmarried woman

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Ahead, shop our selection of bachelorette-ready outfits, curated to carry you effortlessly from breezy daytime hikes to nights of revelry in style. Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2026 The criticism persisted for years as the franchise continued to feature mostly white bachelors and bachelorettes. Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026 Whatever the reason, Cabo keeps drawing us back—for best-friend getaways, bachelorette trips, and even weddings—and, much to my surprise, the destination always reveals something new. Latifah Al Hazza, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026 Aricka Giglia, 28, gathered 10 of her best girlfriends for her bachelorette at a farm outside Dallas last spring. Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bachelorette

Word History

Etymology

bachelor entry 1 + -ette

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bachelorette was in 1896

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“Bachelorette.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bachelorette. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.

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bachelorette

noun
bach·​e·​lor·​ette ˌbach-lə-ˈret How to pronounce bachelorette (audio)
ˌbach-ə-
: an unmarried woman

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