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Word

bachelorette

Phoneticsbach·e·lorette

UK/bˌɑːkɪlɔːɹˈɛt/

Definition

n. a woman who is not married. People usually use this word to talk about a woman who lives alone or is having a party before her wedding.

n. an unmarried woman, typically one who is young and independent. Often used in the context of a pre-wedding celebration for a bride-to-be.

Examples

“She is enjoying her life as a successful bachelorette.”

“The group of friends rented a beach house for the weekend to celebrate Sarah's bachelorette party.”

Examples

simple

“She is enjoying her life as a successful bachelorette.”

contextual

“The group of friends rented a beach house for the weekend to celebrate Sarah's bachelorette party.”

Usage

Often used as a modifier in the phrase 'bachelorette party'.

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Level
B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency
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