noun
- the state or condition of being an unmarried woman, especially one beyond the typical age of marriage
Usage: often considered dated or potentially offensive in modern usage
Examples
- In the 19th century, spinsterhood was often viewed as an unfortunate fate for women.
- She embraced her spinsterhood and focused on her career as a teacher.
- The novel explores themes of spinsterhood and social expectations in Victorian society.
- Many women today reject the negative connotations historically associated with spinsterhood.
- Her aunt lived in comfortable spinsterhood, surrounded by books and cats.