Definition

A man whose wife has died and who has not married again.

Example

After the loss of his wife, he became a widower and focused on raising their children.

Conversation

Did you hear about Tom? He recently became a widower after his wife passed away.

Yeah, I heard. That must be really tough for him.

It is, especially since they were together for so long.

I can only imagine how hard it is to lose someone you love like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Widower → It originates from Old English 'wīdewe' (meaning a man whose wife has died). The word describes a man who has lost his spouse through death.

Memory Tip

Think of a man who has lost his wife — that's what a widower means.

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