Definitions

1. noun

a man, especially a young or unmarried man.

“He was a successful bachelor with a thriving career.”

2. noun

a degree or a title conferred on a man who has completed a course of study.

“He earned his bachelor’s degree in economics from Harvard University.”

3. verb

to separate or remove the head or top of something.

“The gardener had to bachelor the flower to encourage new growth.”

4. verb

to remove the head or top of something.

“The chef bachelored the chicken before cooking it.”