bachelor

noun
UK: /ˈbætʃələr/
US: /ˈbætʃələr/

  1. A man who has never been married.

    1. He is a bachelor and lives alone. [ ] [ ]
    2. My uncle remained a bachelor his entire life, dedicating himself to his work. [ ] [ ]

  2. A person who has a first degree from a university or college.

    1. She has a bachelor's degree in arts. [ ] [ ]
    2. To apply for this job, you need at least a bachelor's degree in computer science. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

single man undergraduate

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "bachelor" in English means: A man who has never been married., A person who has a first degree from a university or college..

The phonetic transcription of "bachelor" is /ˈbætʃələr/ in British English and /ˈbætʃələr/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "bachelor": single man, undergraduate.

Example usage of "bachelor": "He is a bachelor and lives alone.". More examples on the page.