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single woman

/ˈsɪŋɡəl ˈwʊmən/ · sin.gle.wom.an
noun
  1. An unmarried or unpartnered woman. The single woman in the office was planning a girls' night out.
  2. A woman who is not in a romantic relationship. She's a single woman with two kids, working hard to make ends meet.
Did you know? The term 'spinster' was originally used to describe a woman who spun yarn, but over time it came to refer to an unmarried woman, often with a negative connotation.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 27, 2026