plural wives
ˈwīvz 
1
a
dialect
: woman
b
: a woman acting in a specified capacity
—used in combination
fishwife
2
: a female partner in a marriage
Examples of wife in a Sentence
We met him and his wife.
a husband and wife who treat each other as equals in their marriage
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Samantha Moilanen, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2025
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To help get through the day Music to regulate my emotions.
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Samantha Moilanen, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2025
There’s nothing basic about Denzel’s adoration for his wife, though.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 25 Feb. 2025
To help get through the day Music to regulate my emotions.
Not a day goes by without speaking to Gosh, my wife.
—Charles Moss, SPIN, 25 Feb. 2025
Redditors also pointed out that like his sister, the man appears to be doing nothing to stop his family's mistreatment of his wife.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 25 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for wife
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“Wife.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wife. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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