"bachelor-about-town"

[merakli]

A commentary about Oscar Wilde's paly "The Importance of Being Earnest" says about Algernon, who is a "bachelor-about-town".
Any hint about what that expression could mean?
Thanks

 

[Sallyb36]

It means that he is a single man who is often out and about in the social circles in town.

 

[merakli]

Thanks for your prompt answer, Sallyb36!