Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

widow

[wid-oh] / ˈwɪd oʊ /
NOUN
woman with dead husband
Synonyms


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Bernadette Chirac, widow of former French president Jacques Chirac and known as the loyal companion of one of France's key postwar politicians, died at the age of 93, their daughter told AFP Saturday.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

As my wife held Charlie Kirk’s widow on the first day of her terrible sorrow, Erika told Usha between sobs that she regretted having only two kids with Charlie.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

This is what the widow should do next, along with an explanation of how spousal and survivor Social Security benefits work.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

A widow whose husband was killed in a car accident by a negligent driver but who could not bring a lawsuit because of a federal statute preserving governmental immunity.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

When I opened my eyes, I realized that I was standing closer to a girl than I had ever stood before—and that included the old widow in my village.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri




Vocabulary lists containing widow


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "widow" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com