widows

noun

Definition of widowsnext
plural of widow
as in wives

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  1. wives
  2. spouses
  3. women
Noun
  • Cozy, festive, Kansas Chiefs supportively-hued and wintry WAG (the acronym for wives and girlfriends of sports players, for the uninitiated).
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2024
  • The two former Beatles were photographed seated together alongside their wives, Barbara Bach and Nancy Shevell.
    Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of wives
Noun
  • The first episode opens with climaxing on the Concorde and ends with a montage of various characters between the sheets (or across a desk) with other people’s spouses, setting the tone for the rest of the series.
    Chloe Malle, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
  • She’s made peace with how her Hanukkah celebrations have changed, especially since many of her family members in Mexico City have moved away or now celebrate with their spouses' families.
    Reia Li, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of spouses
Noun
  • The Growing Visibility of Women in Sports Gaming The evolution of women athletes in major game titles has been steady but meaningful.
    Lindsey Darvin, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Known for his work on such TV series as That '70s Show, Men at Work, and The Ranch, Masterson, 48, was arrested in 2020 and charged with raping three women in separate incidents between 2001 and 2003.
    Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of women
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