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bachelor

[ˈbætʃələr]

bachelor Definition

  • 1a man who has never been married
  • 2a person who holds a first degree from a university or college

Using bachelor: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bachelor" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He's a confirmed bachelor and has no intention of getting married.

  • Example

    He graduated as a Bachelor of Science.

  • Example

    The party was for bachelors only.

bachelor Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for bachelor

Antonyms for bachelor

Idioms Using bachelor

  • a bachelor of arts/science/etc.

    a person who has completed an undergraduate degree in a specific field

    Example

    She received her Bachelor of Arts in English from the university.

  • a bachelor's life

    the lifestyle of an unmarried man

    Example

    He enjoyed the freedom of a bachelor's life, traveling and pursuing his interests without any commitments.

  • a bachelor's button

    a type of flower with a blue or purple center and white petals

    Example

    She picked a bouquet of bachelor's buttons from the garden.

Phrases with bachelor

  • an unmarried man who is considered to be a good candidate for marriage

    Example

    She was looking for an eligible bachelor to settle down with.

  • a single man's apartment or house, typically furnished in a masculine style

    Example

    His bachelor pad was filled with sports memorabilia and a large TV.

  • a party held for a man who is about to get married, typically involving drinking and other activities considered to be stereotypically male

    Example

    They threw him a wild bachelor party before his wedding.

Origins of bachelor

from Old French 'bacheler', meaning 'young man aspiring to knighthood'

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Summary: bachelor in Brief

The term 'bachelor' [ˈbætʃələr] refers to a man who has never been married, or a person who holds a first degree from a university or college. It can be used to describe a man's lifestyle, as in 'He enjoyed the freedom of a bachelor's life,' or to denote a party or gathering, like 'They threw him a wild bachelor party before his wedding.' 'Bachelor' also appears in phrases like 'eligible bachelor,' referring to an unmarried man who is considered a good candidate for marriage.

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