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Bachelorette

usgb/ˌbætʃələˈret/Volume
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Informal UsePlay
Used casually among friends and in informal settings to talk about single women. SlideMy bachelorette friends are planning a weekend getaway.
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Age NeutralPlay
Refers to any unmarried woman, regardless of age, and doesn't imply youth. SlideEven as a bachelorette in her 50s, she enjoys her independent life.
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Not Gender NeutralPlay
Specific to women, never used to describe unmarried men; they're called bachelors. SlideMy aunt is a proud bachelorette, while my uncle is a lifelong bachelor.