other woman
noun
: a woman who is having an affair with another woman's spouse
—usually used with the
Examples of other woman in a Sentence
tired of being the other woman, she gave him an ultimatum: divorce his wife or take a hike
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McKnight and two other women, Susan Robinson and Tery’n McKnight, were all charged with first-degree murder.
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Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
The New York Times reported that some people had previously been made aware of abuse claims by two other women – Ana Murgia and Debra Rojas – and nothing came of it.
—Kerry Klein, NPR, 31 Mar. 2026
All in all, an inspiring evening—thanks to women whose efforts will impact other women for generations to come.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
In the aftermath of the New York Times investigation that reported Huerta’s allegations, and accusations made by other women, leaders across California began removing Chavez’s name from local observances and making plans to rename buildings.
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
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Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
The New York Times reported that some people had previously been made aware of abuse claims by two other women – Ana Murgia and Debra Rojas – and nothing came of it.
—Kerry Klein, NPR, 31 Mar. 2026
All in all, an inspiring evening—thanks to women whose efforts will impact other women for generations to come.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
In the aftermath of the New York Times investigation that reported Huerta’s allegations, and accusations made by other women, leaders across California began removing Chavez’s name from local observances and making plans to rename buildings.
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
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“Other woman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/other%20woman. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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