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spinster

/ˈspɪnstə/ /ˈspɪnstɚ/

Meanings
noun
(sometimes derogatory) A woman who has never been married, especially one past the typical marrying age according to social traditions.

Examples :

"Aunt Mildred, a spinster well past the age most women marry, is often asked when she plans to find a partner. "
culture family age society person human

Related Words

Illustration controversial

controversial adjective

/kɒn.tɹə.ˈvɜː.sjəl/ /kɑn.tɹə.ˈvɝ.si.əl/

Arousing controversy—a debate or discussion of opposing opinions.

"The school's new dress code was controversial, sparking debate among parents about its impact on students' freedom of expression. "

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contribution noun

/ˌkɒntɹɪˈbjuːʃən/ /ˌkɑntɹɪˈbjuʃən/

Something given or offered that adds to a larger whole.

"The students' generous contribution of old books to the school library helped many others. "

Illustration occupation

occupation noun

/ɒkjəˈpeɪʃən/ /ɑkjəˈpeɪʃən/

An activity or task with which one occupies oneself; usually specifically the productive activity, service, trade, or craft for which one is regularly paid; a job.

"My grandmother's occupation is a retired school teacher. "

Illustration appearance

appearance noun

/əˈpɪəɹəns/ /əˈpɪɹəns/

The act of appearing or coming into sight; the act of becoming visible to the eye.

"His sudden appearance surprised me."

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration sometimes

sometimes adjective

/ˈsʌmtaɪmz/

Former; sometime.

"My sometimes neighbor, a retired teacher, still visits the school occasionally. "

Illustration correction

correction noun

/kəˈɹɛkʃən/

The act of correcting.

"The teacher made a correction to the student's spelling mistake. "

Illustration advantageous

advantageous adjective

/ˌædvənˈteɪd͡ʒəs/

Being of advantage, beneficial.

"Taking the early morning train is advantageous because it avoids the rush hour traffic. "

Illustration traditions

traditions noun

/trəˈdɪʃənz/

A part of culture that is passed from person to person or generation to generation, possibly differing in detail from family to family, such as the way to celebrate holidays.

"Our family has many traditions, such as the special foods we eat on Thanksgiving, which differ slightly from the traditions of my cousins. "

Illustration derogatory

derogatory noun

/dɪˈɹɒɡətɹi/ /dɪˈɹɑɡətɔɹi/

A trade-line on a credit report that includes negative credit history.

"Having a derogatory on your credit report can make it difficult to get a loan. "

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according verb

/əˈkɔːdɪŋ/ /ə.ˈkɔɹd.ɪŋ/

To make to agree or correspond; to suit one thing to another; to adjust.

"The tailor will according the suit to fit you perfectly. "

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political noun

/pəˈlɪtɪkəl/

A political agent or officer.

"The school's political represented the students' concerns to the principal. "