Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

grass-widower

Noun

/ˈɡræs ˈwɪd.oʊ.ər/

Definition

A grass-widower is a man whose partner is away for a long period, often due to work commitments or travel, leaving him to manage daily life alone.

Examples

After his wife took a job overseas, John became a grass-widower, navigating his routine without her presence.
As a grass-widower, he often found himself learning to cook and manage household chores.

Meaning

The term refers specifically to men who are frequently left alone while their partner is away, much like a person widowed when their spouse passes away, but in this case, the partner is simply away for an extended period.