Definition of widow - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
spouse deceasedwoman whose spouse has died and not remarried
- The widow wore black at the funeral.
2.
gameTECH. extra hand of cards in some card gamesTECH.
- The widow was dealt face down on the table.
3.
printing termTECH. short line of text at the top of a page or columnTECH.
- The editor adjusted the text to avoid a widow.
Verb
1.
spouseleave someone without their partner through death
- The war widowed many young women.
2.
figurativeRare deprive someone of something valuableRare
- The disaster widowed the community of its resources.
Images of widow
extra hand of cards in some card games 
short line of text at the top of a page or column
Expressions with widow
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woman feeling neglected due to husband's golf hobby
She felt like a golf widow every weekend.
woman who feels neglected because her partner is obsessed with sports
She became a sports widow every time a big game was on TV.
small gift from someone who cannot easily afford it
Her donation was a true widow's mite.
rooftop platform for viewing the sea
The old house had a widow's walk overlooking the ocean.
money paid regularly to a woman after her husband dies
She applied for a widow's pension after her husband passed away.
woman whose spouse died in military service
She became a war widow after her husband died in combat..
venomous spider with a black body and red markings
The black widow spider's bite can be dangerous to humans.
spouse who feels neglected due to partner's gaming
Being an Xbox widow was tough for her.
nocturnal bird found in North America
The Chuck-will's-widow calls at night.
type of bird known for long tail feathers in males
The widow bird is easily recognized by its striking tail.
pension received by a widow from her deceased spouse's employer
The company provided a widow's benefit to the employee's spouse.
venomous spider known for its shiny black body and red markings
The black widow is often found in dark, undisturbed areas..
V-shaped point in the hairline on the forehead
She has a distinct widow's peak that frames her face.
stock considered safe with steady dividends
Widow and orphan stock is ideal for conservative investors.
feature preventing single lines at page top or bottom
The software includes widow and orphan control for better formatting.
feature preventing single lines at page tops
The software includes widow control to improve document layout.
foreclosure on a reverse mortgage after deedholder's death
The widow foreclosure left her without a home.
black garments worn by widows in mourning
She wore widow's weeds after her husband's death.
woman living without her spouse due to absence or breakup
During his long posting abroad, she was a grass widow.
inexhaustible supply of something seemingly limited
The charity's funds seemed like a widow's cruse.
woman whose spouse has died and not remarried
The widow woman lived alone in the old family house..
Origin of widow
Old English, widuwe (woman who lost husband)
Terms with widow included in their meaning
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royalty
wife or widow of a king
title
wife or widow of a duke
royalty
wife or widow of an emperor
nobility
widow with a title or property from her late husband
cultural practice
widow marries her late husband's brother
Scottish law
portion of a minister's estate given to his widow
royalty
wife or widow of a czar
royalty
wife or widow of a czar
inheritance
widow's share for life of her husband's estate
widow's residence
small house provided for a widow by her late husband's estate
historical title
widow of an emperor who holds power
imperial family
mother or widow of a reigning emperor
inheritance
widow entitled to a jointure
widow inheritance
legal arrangement for wife's property after husband's death
tradition
institution of marrying a brother's widow
tradition
custom where a widow burns herself on husband's funeral pyre
Scots law
widow's right to a third of husband's property
widowhood
state of being a widow
marital status
wife or widow of a viscount
legal
forced sale of a widow's property
survivor payment
pension received by a widow from her deceased spouse's employer
causing widowhood
causing someone to become a widow or widower
appearance
resembling or characteristic of a widow
lifestyle
suitable for a widow's lifestyle or role
Examples of widow in a sentence
The widow received condolences from everyone. He picked up the widow and smiled. The widow added an interesting twist to the game. The layout was revised to eliminate the widow. A widow at the top of the page looked awkward. The accident widowed her at a young age.
He was widowed after a long illness. The economic collapse widowed the town of its prosperity. The war widowed the nation of its young leaders.
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- French:veuve, endeuiller, ...
- German:Witwe, verwitwen, ...
- Italian:donna vedova, rendere vedovo, ...
- Spanish:viuda, enviudar, ...
- Portuguese:viúva, enviuvar, ...
- Chinese:寡妇, 使成为寡妇, ...
- Japanese:未亡人, 未亡人にする, ...
- Arabic:أرملة, تَرَكَ أَرْمَلَ, ...
- Hebrew:אַלְמָנָה, לְאַלְמֵן, ...
- Russian:вдова, овдоветь, ...
- Ukrainian:вдова, робити вдовою, ...
- Hindi:विधवा, विधवा बनाना, ...
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