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- Dictionaryspinster/ˈspɪnstə/
noun
- 1. an unmarried woman, typically an older woman beyond the usual age for marriage. dated, derogatory
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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]
SPINSTER definition: 1. a woman who is not married, especially a woman who is no longer young and seems unlikely ever to…. Learn more.
Learn the origin, synonyms, and usage of the word spinster, which can mean a woman who spins, an unmarried woman, or a woman who seems unlikely to marry. See examples of spinster in sentences and related articles.
Spinster was originally a term for a woman who spun thread or yarn, but later became a derogatory term for an unmarried woman. Learn how spinster evolved from a medieval occupation to a patriarchal insult over time.
SPINSTER meaning: 1. a woman who is not married, especially a woman who is no longer young and seems unlikely ever to…. Learn more.
Spinster definition: a woman still unmarried beyond the usual age of marrying.. See examples of SPINSTER used in a sentence.
Definition of spinster noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
