bachelor — an unmarried man
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an unmarried man
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbætʃələr/
Example Sentences
- My mom keeps asking when this old bachelor will finally get married.
- The most eligible bachelor in town turned out to be allergic to commitment.
- I need to complete my bachelor's degree before applying for this job.
bachelor
NOUN[/ˈbætʃələr/]
an unmarried man
She proudly received her bachelor's degree at graduation.
The bachelor enjoyed the freedom of living alone. (👨 Single Man + 🏠 Lives Alone → Bachelor)
The bachelor became a challenger and later a world traveler.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Medieval Latin baccalarius, originally denoting a young knight or apprentice. It first referred to an unmarried young man in English, later evolving to mean a university degree holder or graduate.
Breakdown
Medieval Latin baccalarius (young farm worker, apprentice) → bachelor. The Latin root likely relates to bacca (cow) or lower-ranking feudal positions, though the precise etymology remains uncertain.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom keeps asking when this old bachelor will finally get married.”
“The most eligible bachelor in town turned out to be allergic to commitment.”
“I need to complete my bachelor's degree before applying for this job.”
“His bachelor pad was surprisingly clean for a guy living alone.”
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