widow
/ˈwɪ.dəʊ/
B1 · Intermediate★★★☆☆
Simple Meaning
a woman whose husband has died and who has not married again.
When to Use
💬Daily Conversation📰News & Media
Intermediate — can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
“My neighbor is a widow; her husband passed away last year.”
“The article was about a young widow raising three kids alone.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A woman whose spouse has died (and who has not remarried); feminine of widower.
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