widower

/ˈwɪdwər/

Definitions

1. noun

A man whose wife has died, especially one who has not remarried.

“After his wife passed away, he became a widower with two young children to care for.”

2. noun

A man whose wife has died, typically used in historical or literary contexts.

“The widower struggled to come to terms with the loss of his beloved wife in the 19th century.”

Synonyms

  • husband
  • widowered man

Antonyms

  • not applicable
  • widower