old maid

Example Sentences

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My dad was divorced, and my mom was an old maid by Belarusian standards.

From Los Angeles Times

While Agathe initially identifies with the wilting old maid Anne from “Persuasion,” her shyly budding connection with Oliver is more Elizabeth Bennet in “Pride and Prejudice.”

From Los Angeles Times

If they chance upon the foul water, they are set to marry a widow or widower and if they choose the empty dish "the person is destined to be a bachelor or an old maid".

From Salon

I thought about the days when Great-great-aunt Florentine played old maid with me and Tidings.

From Literature

“But then, to be an old maid at last, like Miss Bates!”

From Literature