divorcée

noun

di·​vor·​cée də-ˌvȯr-ˈsā How to pronounce divorcée (audio) -ˈsē How to pronounce divorcée (audio)
-ˈvȯr-ˌsā
: a divorced woman

Examples of divorcée in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web My firm, Edelman Financial Engines, found that more than 6 in 10 divorcees said financial issues contributed to their breakup. Amin Dabit, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024 Immediately after going public with his divorce on the app, Dunn said that fellow divorcees started messaging him. Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2024 Elegant, worldly, and self-righteous Antoinette is a long-time divorcee whose life revolves around her weekly hair appointments and her job as a correctional officer at Rikers Island. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2024 Alicia Devine/Tallahassee Democrat via AP, Pool On December 11, 2018, prosecutor Jon Fuchs gave his opening argument at Denise Williams' murder trial: PROSECUTOR JON FUCHS [in court]: Denise likes the sound of being a widow much more than being a divorcee. Richard Schlesinger, CBS News, 3 Aug. 2024 Francis has angered many conservatives by making overtures towards divorcees and the LGBT community, and by saying that mercy and forgiveness should come before the strict enforcement of Catholic doctrine. Reuters, NBC News, 6 July 2024 Come 2005, the two divorcees reunited thanks to the comedian’s bodyguard. Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 1 July 2024 Many RIAs specialize in market niches that require more nuanced knowledge of their clients’ needs, such as athletes, restaurant owners, divorcees, medical professionals, or Generation Z members. Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 23 Apr. 2024 The future divorcee is now an advocate on pre-marital contracts — by any means necessary. Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 7 June 2024

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Word History

Etymology

French, from feminine of divorcé, past participle of divorcer to divorce, from Middle French divorse

First Known Use

1813, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of divorcée was in 1813

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Cite this Entry

“Divorcée.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/divorc%C3%A9e. Accessed 2 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

divorcée

noun
di·​vor·​cée də-ˌvōr-ˈsā How to pronounce divorcée (audio) -ˌvȯr- How to pronounce divorcée (audio)
-ˈsē
: a divorced woman
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