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widow

Pronunciation: [ˈwɪdoʊ]

Word

Learn how to use widow in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “relationship”

(noun) a woman whose husband has died and who has not remarried. When a woman loses her husband and is alone, she is often called a widow.

Example

After her husband passed away, she became a widow and focused on raising her children.

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She was not a widow; her husband was still alive and they celebrated their anniversary together.

Example

What support does a widow need after losing her husband?

Context: “games”

(noun) a card game in which players bid for tricks, typically for four players in two partnerships. In this game, teams try to win cards, and it can be very strategic.

Example

The group played widow last night and had a lot of fun trying to win tricks.

Example

They didn't play widow after dinner; instead, they opted for a different game.

Example

Have you ever learned how to play widow?

How to pronounce widow

Pronunciation: [ˈwɪdoʊ]

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