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spinster

UK
/ˈspɪn.stə/
US
/ˈspɪn.stɚ/

Translations

spinsternoun
spinsters
pl
UK
/ˈspɪn.stə/
US
/ˈspɪn.stɚ/
старая дева
She lived her life as a spinster, never marrying.
Она прожила свою жизнь как старая дева, так и не выйдя замуж.
Synonyms
unmarried woman
bachelorette
old maid
single woman
spinsteradjective
UK
/ˈspɪn.stə/
US
/ˈspɪn.stɚ/
Used attributively to qualify another noun, describing something characteristic of or relating to a spinster.

Definitions

spinsternoun
An unmarried woman, typically an older woman beyond the usual age for marriage.
The novel's protagonist is a spinster who lives alone in a small cottage.
A woman whose occupation is spinning thread or yarn; a female spinner (archaic).
In the cottage industry of the 17th century, a spinster would spend long hours at her wheel.
spinsteradjective
Characteristic of or pertaining to an unmarried woman, especially one considered beyond the usual age for marriage.
She led a decidedly spinster existence, preferring books to social engagements.
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