# bachelorette

/bˌɑːkɪlɔːɹˈɛt/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/bachelorette
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

## Usage notes

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

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