(US, Canada, South Africa) A party held for a man who is about to be married, normally attended only by male friends and relatives.

(US) A nice, well-furnished dwelling where an unmarried man lives, usually by himself, but sometimes with other men.

plural of bachelor pad

A three- to four-year (about 120 credit hours) undergraduate degree, with a concentration in the sciences or scientific applications.

A collegiate degree, usually involving three to four years of study (about 120 semester hours) in liberal arts.

(dated) A simple meal that requires no cooking, such as bread and cheese.

plural of confirmed bachelor

The first or lowest academic degree conferred by universities and colleges; a baccalaureate.

plural of bachelor apartment

(Canada) An apartment consisting mainly of one large room which is the living room, dining room, and bedroom combined.