Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
widow
noun
/ˈwɪdoʊ/
Definition
A woman whose spouse has died and who has not remarried.
Examples
- After her husband passed away, she became a widow.
- The widow spoke about her memories with love and sadness.
- Many support groups are available for widows.
Meaning
A widow is someone who has lost her husband through death and is now living without him.
Synonyms
- bereaved woman
- widowed
- grieving wife
