bachelor

Definition

A person, especially a man, who is socially regarded as able to marry, but has not yet.

Etymology

From Middle English bacheler, from Anglo-Norman and Old French bacheler (modern French bachelier), from Medieval Latin baccalārius, baccalāris (compare Tuscan baccalare (“squire”)).

Example Sentences

• "As merry and mellow an old bachelor as ever followed a hound."
• "I shall die a bachelor."
• "I knew from the beginning that I would have to move fast to keep Minnie to myself. Kansas City was full of rakehell bachelors, all of whom I had to outcourt."

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