bachelorhood

[ bach-ler-hood ]

noun

1. the state of being a bachelor.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bachelorhood¹

First recorded in 1825–35; bachelor + -hood

Example Sentences

Rather, her story asks how her child might have fared, and how this would have fundamentally altered Alan’s eternal bachelorhood, and how they both might have felt about Dora.

From Los Angeles Times

He also felt the whole episode — and his continued bachelorhood — brought shame to his family.

From New York Times

Gay marriage is the law of the land and Bobbie swipes through photos on her phone, but NYC bachelorhood still seems redolent of smoky singles bars and divorce carries the heavy stigma of yesteryear.

From Los Angeles Times

Exhausted from his work, he’s held onto his bachelorhood with a tight grip, but his heart has begun to stir for Delia.

From Los Angeles Times

The script’s emphasis on Kaczynski’s relentless bachelorhood and his feelings of castration is too neat an explanation.

From New York Times