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noun
- 1. an unmarried woman, typically an older woman beyond the usual age for marriage. dated, derogatory
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SPINSTER definition: 1. a woman who is not married, especially a woman who is no longer young and seems unlikely ever to…. Learn more.
Spinster is a term referring to an unmarried woman who is older than what is perceived as the prime age range during which women usually marry. It can also indicate that a woman is considered unlikely to ever marry. [1] . The term originally denoted a woman whose occupation was to spin. A synonymous term is old maid. [2] .
1. : a woman whose occupation is to spin. 2. archaic : an unmarried woman of gentle family. b. : an unmarried woman and especially one past the common age for marrying. 3. : a woman who seems unlikely to marry. spinsterhood. ˈspin (t)-stər-ˌhu̇d. noun. spinsterish. ˈspin (t)-st (ə-)rish. adjective. spinsterly adjective.
Spinster definition: a woman still unmarried beyond the usual age of marrying.. See examples of SPINSTER used in a sentence.
A spinster is a woman who has never been married; used especially when talking about an old or middle-aged woman.
A spinster is an older, unmarried woman. Even if you're in awe of your Aunt Sally's glamorous, single life, your grandmother might dismiss her as a spinster.
Definition of spinster noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
A spinster is a woman who has never been married; used especially when talking about an old or middle-aged woman. [old-fashioned] [...] More. Examples of 'spinster' in a sentence. These examples have been automatically selected and may contain sensitive content that does not reflect the opinions or policies of Collins. Read more.
Spinster definition: . See examples of SPINSTER used in a sentence.
A spinster is a woman who has never been married; used especially when talking about an old or middle-aged woman.
