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bachelorette

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English

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Etymology

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From bachelor +‎ -ette. Displaced maid.

Pronunciation

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  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˌbatʃləˈɹɛt/, /ˌbatʃələˈɹɛt/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˌbætʃləˈɹɛt/, /ˌbætʃələˈɹɛt/
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  • Rhymes: -ɛt

Noun

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bachelorette (plural bachelorettes)

  1. (Canada, US) An unmarried woman.
    Synonym: (dated) bacheloress
    Coordinate term: spinster
  2. (Canada) A very small bachelor (single room) apartment.

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