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noun
Older Use: Sometimes Offensive. an unmarried woman, especially a young one, who supports herself and lives alone.
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Origin of bachelor girl

First recorded in 1890–95

usage note for bachelor girl

See girl.

Words nearby bachelor girl

bachelor, bachelor apartment, bachelor chest, bachelorette, bachelorette party, bachelor girl, bachelorhood, bachelorism, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, bachelor party
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British Dictionary definitions for bachelor girl

bachelor girl
noun
a young unmarried woman, esp one who is self-supporting
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