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WIDOW

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Widow.

How to pronounce widow:

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Widow - as a noun

A woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
widow woman
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
adult femalewoman
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Widow - as a verb

Cause to be without a spouse

Example: "The war widowed many women in the former yugoslavia"

Example Sentences

"She became a widow after her husband passed away."
"The widow was left with three young children to raise on her own."
"The widow mourned the loss of her beloved spouse."
"The widow received a pension from her late husband's employer."
"She wore a black dress to the funeral, a symbol of her status as a widow."
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Word Game Points

Is WIDOW a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, widow is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

WIDOW has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is WIDOW a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, widow is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
WIDOW has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is WIDOW a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, widow is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
WIDOW has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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