Spinster

//ˈspɪnstə//

Word Type

Noun

The word "spinster" can be used as a noun.

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Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

maker shaper unmarried woman

Type Of (IsA)

unmarried woman

Related Terms

bachelor bachelorette divorcee thornback widow

Related Terms

age bachelor bachelorette divorcee house of correction married marrying media occupation political spin spin doctor spin master spin merchant spinning thread typical widow woman

Synonym Network

bachelorette old maid spinner

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