1. an unmarried woman
2. a woman who has earned a bachelor’s degree
3. a party held for a woman who is about to be married
Usage: informal

Examples

• She remained a bachelorette until she was thirty-five.
• The new bachelorette graduated with honors from the university.
• They planned a fun bachelorette for the bride-to-be.
• The bachelorette party included dinner and dancing.
• As a successful bachelorette, she enjoyed her independence.
• The weekend bachelorette celebration was held in Las Vegas.
• She earned her degree and became a bachelorette of arts.