bachelor

n. a man who has never been married.

n. a man who is not married, especially one who has never married and is socially perceived as eligible for marriage.

“He lived as a bachelor for many years before finally meeting his wife.”

“The protagonist is portrayed as a confirmed bachelor who enjoys his independence and has no intention of settling down.”

n. the first degree you get from a university after three or four years of study.

n. the first or lowest academic degree conferred by a college or university; often used as a modifier in 'bachelor's degree'.

“After four years of hard work, she finally received her bachelor of arts.”

“Candidates must hold a bachelor in a relevant field to be considered for this entry-level research position.”

n. a small apartment with only one main room for living and sleeping.

n. a small apartment designed for one person, typically consisting of a single main room that serves as both bedroom and living area.

“He moved into a small bachelor near the university to save money on rent.”

“The building consists mostly of bachelors and one-bedroom units, catering primarily to young professionals and students.”

American English · Informal

n. a young knight who served under the banner of another knight.

n. a knight who followed the banner of another, either because of his youth or because he had too few vassals to display his own banner.

“The young bachelor rode bravely into battle behind the king's standard.”

“In the medieval hierarchy, a knight bachelor was the lowest rank of knighthood, lacking the resources to lead a company of his own.”

Archaic · Literary