bachelor's fare

== English == === Etymology === A reference to the meals that bachelors supposedly have, because they either cannot cook or are not inclined to do so. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈbæt͡ʃələz ˈfɛə(ɹ)/ (General American) IPA(key): /ˈbæt͡ʃələɹz ˈfɛɹ/, /ˈbæt͡ʃləɹz ˈfɛɹ/ Rhymes: -ɛə(ɹ) Hyphenation: ba‧che‧lor's fare === Noun === bachelor's fare (uncountable) (dated) A simple meal that requires no cooking, such as bread and cheese. ==== Alternative forms ==== batchelor's fare