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Meaning of spinster
The primary meaning of the word "spinster" is an unmarried woman, typically an older one, who is considered to be beyond the usual age for marriage.
Etymology of spinster
The word "spinster" has its roots in the 14th century, originating from the Old English words "spinnan" meaning "to spin" and the suffix "-ster" which is a feminine agent noun.
Historically, the term referred to a woman who spun yarn or thread for a living, but over time it came to be associated with an unmarried woman, particularly one who was considered to be past the age of marriage.
Synonyms
bachelor
bachelorette
unmarried woman
single woman
solo woman
independent woman
unattached woman
unwed woman
lone woman
solitary woman
celibate
maiden
old maid
single person
singleton
solo person
individual
loner
recluse
hermit
solitary person
isolated person
alone person
separated woman
divorced woman
widow
single mother
Definitions
- A woman who has never married, typically an older woman.
- * An unmarried woman who is considered to be beyond the usual age for marriage.
- * A woman who has chosen to remain unmarried, often in order to pursue a career or other personal goals.
Usage Examples
- The elderly spinster lived alone in a small cottage on the outskirts of the village.
- * She was a spinster who had dedicated her life to her career as a teacher.
- * The spinster's life was one of quiet solitude, filled with books and needlework.
Antonyms
married woman
wife
bride
newlywed
husband
spouse
partner
mate
companion
couple
pair
duo
twosome
husband and wife
marital partner
domestic partner
life partner
soulmate
significant other
better half