English Explanatory Dictionary

bachelor's fare

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A simple meal that requires no cooking, such as bread and cheese.

Pronunciation

/ˈbæt͡ʃələz ˈfɛə(ɹ)/ /ˈbæt͡ʃələɹz ˈfɛɹ/ /ˈbæt͡ʃləɹz ˈfɛɹ/ En-au-bachelor's fare.ogg

Word forms

bachelor's fare batchelor's fare

Etymology

A reference to the meals that bachelors supposedly have, because they either cannot cook or are not inclined to do so.

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