widows (Meaning)
widows
a woman who has lost her spouse or partner by death and usually has not remarried, grass widow sense 2, an extra hand or part of a hand of cards dealt face down and usually placed at the disposal of the highest bidder, to deprive of something greatly valued or needed, a woman whose spouse has died, to cause to become a widow or widower, a woman whose spouse or partner leaves her alone or ignores her frequently or for long periods to engage in a usually specified activity, to survive as the widow of, a single usually short last line (as of a paragraph) separated from its related text and appearing at the top of a printed page or column
Synonyms & Antonyms of widows
widows Sentence Examples
- The widows of the fallen soldiers gathered at the memorial, their tears flowing freely.
- Social security benefits provide a lifeline for elderly widows who have lost their spouses.
- The widow's cottage was a humble dwelling, but it held memories of a lifetime.
- The death of her husband left the young widow struggling to make ends meet.
- The white handkerchiefs of widows were a symbol of loss and mourning in Victorian times.
- Support groups offer solace and connection to widows who are navigating the challenges of life alone.
- Dowry customs often left widows without financial security or a means to support themselves.
- In some cultures, widows were subjected to social stigma and ostracization.
- The widowed countess lived a reclusive life, away from the prying eyes of society.
- The widows' march for justice called attention to the plight of those who had lost their loved ones in war.
FAQs About the word widows
a woman who has lost her spouse or partner by death and usually has not remarried, grass widow sense 2, an extra hand or part of a hand of cards dealt face down
wives, spouses, women, significant others, dowagers, housewives,madams, old ladies, companions, ladies
No antonyms found.
The widows of the fallen soldiers gathered at the memorial, their tears flowing freely.
Social security benefits provide a lifeline for elderly widows who have lost their spouses.
The widow's cottage was a humble dwelling, but it held memories of a lifetime.
The death of her husband left the young widow struggling to make ends meet.
