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Definitions from WordNet

Noun spinster has 2 senses
  1. spinster, old maid - an elderly unmarried woman
    --1 is a kind of unmarried woman
  2. spinner, spinster, thread maker - someone who spins (who twists fibers into threads)
    --2 is a kind of maker, shaper

Definitions from the Web

Spinster

Noun:

  1. A term historically used to refer to an unmarried woman, typically beyond the usual age of marriage.
  2. Slang term used to describe a woman who is single, independent, and not actively seeking a romantic partner.
  3. Traditional occupation for women, involving spinning thread or yarn using a spinning wheel.

Example sentences:

  1. In the 19th century, women who remained unmarried were often labeled as spinsters.
  2. She proudly embraced her role as a spinster, focusing on her successful career.
  3. In colonial times, spinning was an essential skill for every spinster.

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