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bachelorhood

/ˈbætʃ.ə.lɚ.hʊd/
bach · e · lor · hood
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• noun

1

The state, condition, or period of being a bachelor (an unmarried man).

Example

"After enjoying a long and carefree bachelorhood, he finally decided to settle down and get married in his late thirties."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from 'bachelor' (from Old French 'bacheler', originally denoting a young knight or squire) and the native suffix '-hood' (from Old English '-had', indicating state or condition).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bachelorhood. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bachelorhood
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