bachelor girl

noun

Older Use: Sometimes Offensive. an unmarried woman, especially a young one, who supports herself and lives alone.

Origin

1890-95

Usage note

See girl.

British Dictionary definitions for bachelor girl

noun

a young unmarried woman, esp one who is self-supporting

Slang definitions & phrases for bachelor girl

modifier

: a bachelor-girl apartment

noun phrase

An unmarried young woman, usually with a career or a profession; Career Girl (1890s+)