Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ex-wife
noun
ˈɛks waɪf
Definition
A former wife of a man who has since divorced her.
Examples
- After their divorce, she preferred to be called his ex-wife rather than using her married name.
- My ex-wife and I still maintain a friendly relationship for the sake of our children.
- He often reminisces about the days he spent with his ex-wife before they separated.
Meaning
The term ex-wife is used to refer to a woman who was previously married but is no longer married to her husband due to divorce.
Synonyms
- former wife
- previous spouse
- divorced spouse
