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Spinster
UK
/ˈspɪn.stə/
US
/ˈspɪn.stɚ/
Translation of "spinster" into Russian
spinster
Noun
UK
/ˈspɪn.stə/
US
/ˈspɪn.stɚ/
spinster
spinsters pl
старая дева
She lived her life as a spinster, never marrying.
Она прожила свою жизнь как старая дева, так и не выйдя замуж.
Definitions
spinster
Noun
UK
/ˈspɪn.stə/
US
/ˈspɪn.stɚ/
An unmarried woman, typically an older woman beyond the usual age for marriage.
The novel's protagonist is a spinster who lives alone in a small cottage.
A woman whose occupation is spinning thread or yarn; a female spinner (archaic).
In the cottage industry of the 17th century, a spinster would spend long hours at her wheel.
spinster
Adjective
UK
/ˈspɪn.stə/
US
/ˈspɪn.stɚ/
Characteristic of or pertaining to an unmarried woman, especially one considered beyond the usual age for marriage.
She led a decidedly spinster existence, preferring books to social engagements.
Idioms and phrases
old spinster
She lived her whole life as an old spinster in a small village.
старая дева
Она прожила всю свою жизнь в качестве старой девы в маленькой деревне.
wealthy spinster
The wealthy spinster left her entire fortune to charity.
богатая старая дева
Богатая старая дева завещала всё своё состояние на благотворительность.
eccentric spinster
The eccentric spinster was known for her unusual habits.
эксцентричная старая дева
Эксцентричная старая дева была известна своими необычными привычками.
lonely spinster
The lonely spinster often spent her evenings reading by the fire.
одинокая старая дева
Одинокая старая дева часто проводила вечера, читая у камина.
reclusive spinster
The reclusive spinster rarely left her house.
затворница
Затворница редко покидала свой дом.