bachelor
an unmarried man.
a person who has been awarded a bachelor's degree.
a fur seal, especially a young male, kept from the breeding grounds by the older males.
Also called bach·e·lor-at-arms [bach-ler-uht-ahrmz] /ˈbætʃ lər ətˈɑrmz/ . a young knight who followed the banner of another.
Also called house·hold knight [hous-hohld nahyt] /ˈhaʊs hoʊld ˈnaɪt/ . a landless knight.
Origin of bachelor
1Other words from bachelor
- bach·e·lor·like, adjective
- bach·e·lor·ly, adjective
- non·bach·e·lor, noun
- pre·bach·e·lor, adjective, noun
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How to use bachelor in a sentence
Fans have been lobbying for years for more diversity in our Bachelors and Bachelorettes.
The Bachelor Farmville: No One Wants to Watch Chris Soules Plant His Seed | Brandy Zadrozny | August 27, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTWe tune in each week to delight in the despicable behavior of Real Housewives and Bachelors.
Paula Deen Cooks Up a Comeback, So Pass the Butter, Y’All | Kevin Fallon | February 13, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTNic Wolkiewicz was having the kind of night most bachelors dream about.
Science Goes in Search of the Perfect Condom | Winston Ross, Lizzie Crocker | July 6, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTInstead of telling us what made him different than all the previous bachelors, the show edited Lowe to look like every other guy.
Why Did ‘The Bachelor’ Hide Sean Lowe’s Born-Again Virginity? | Ramin Setoodeh | March 12, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTI was working toward my Bachelors degree at Tel Aviv University at the time, and that rage was all anyone could talk about.
What business have bachelors such as you and I to be talking about any reformations wrought by woman?
Mystery Ranch | Arthur ChapmanHe was not given poison while he sat at dinner, for we know that he dined at the Bachelors' with a man named Friend.
The Doctor of Pimlico | William Le QueuxIt may be said that an earnest Barrister should be clean shaven, but the remark would only emanate from those who are bachelors.
As respects order and management in household matters, I have an idea that you bachelors are not much superior to the Tartars.
Alone | Marion HarlandShe made but few changes in the material things, but the two old bachelors and the occasional cow hands were certainly speeded up.
David Lannarck, Midget | George S. Harney
British Dictionary definitions for bachelor
/ (ˈbætʃələ, ˈbætʃlə) /
an unmarried man
(as modifier): a bachelor flat
a person who holds the degree of Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Education, Bachelor of Science, etc
the degree itself
Also called: bachelor-at-arms (in the Middle Ages) a young knight serving a great noble
bachelor seal a young male seal, esp a fur seal, that has not yet mated
Origin of bachelor
1usage For bachelor
Derived forms of bachelor
- bachelorhood, noun
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