Spinster
Pronunciation: /ˈspɪnstər/
Spinster (noun)
- An adult woman who is not married and has never been married.
- A term used in the past to describe an unmarried woman, often with a negative meaning.
Examples
- An unmarried woman can live independently and pursue her interests.
- The term spinster is considered old-fashioned in modern society.
Common collocations: unmarried woman, live independently, considered old-fashioned, use an old-fashioned term