noun
Wasei-eigo from English 'old miss'. Refers to an unmarried woman past the usual age of marriage. Considered sensitive and somewhat dated; modern Japanese often prefers more neutral terms.
wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from old miss
彼女はオールドミスと呼ばれるのを嫌がっている。
She hates being called an old maid.
昔はオールドミスという言葉がよく使われた。
In the past, the word 'old miss' was often used.