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Widow Definition & Meaning

widow
noun
  1. a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
verb
  1. cause to be without a spouse; "The war widowed many women in the former Yugoslavia"

"Widow" in song lyrics

See how widow is used in real songs:

  • "My styles poisonous just like the Black Widow"
    7L & Esoteric — Learn From the Druid
  • "so save breath for retreat, shriek like a greiving widow"
    Anti-Pop Consortium — Angular
  • "leave three basins of tears from one widow"
    Beanie Sigel — Get Down

Words that rhyme with widow

Usage tips for "widow"

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Frequently asked questions

What does widow mean?
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried cause to be without a spouse; "The war widowed many women in the former Yugoslavia"
What part of speech is widow?
Widow is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does widow have?
Widow has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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