bachelor
/ˈbæt͡ʃ.ə.lə(ɹ)/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: bachelors
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A person, especially a man, who is socially regarded as able to marry, but has not yet.
Noun
Examples
As merry and mellow an old bachelor as ever followed a hound.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The first or lowest academic degree conferred by colleges and universities; a bachelor's degree.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “bachelor” mean?
A person, especially a man, who is socially regarded as able to marry, but has not yet.
Is “bachelor” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.