Synonyms for spinster
ˈspɪn stərspin·ster

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1. spinsternoun

   Synonyms:
   old maid

2. spinsternoun

   A woman who has never been married, especially one past the normal marrying age according to social traditions.

   Synonyms:
   old maid

3. spinsternoun

   One who spins (puts a spin on) a political media story so as to give something a favorable or advantageous appearance; a spin doctor, spin merchant or spin master.

   Synonyms:
   old maid

4. spinsternoun

   Someone whose occupation was spinning thread.

   Synonyms:
   old maid

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1. spinster, old maidnoun

   an elderly unmarried woman

   Synonyms:
   periwinkle, old maid, red periwinkle, rose periwinkle, cayenne jasmine, old maid flower, zinnia, spinner, thread maker

2. spinner, spinster, thread makernoun

   someone who spins (who twists fibers into threads)

   Synonyms:
   thread maker, old maid, spinner

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1. spinsternoun

   Synonyms:
   single woman, maiden lady

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1. Amal Clooney:

   I met George when I was 35 and starting to become quite resigned to the idea that I would be a spinster. Then we met, five years later, he is the person who has my complete admiration and also the person whose smile makes me melt every time.