divorcée

noun

di·​vor·​cée də-ˌvȯr-ˈsā How to pronounce divorcée (audio) -ˈsē How to pronounce divorcée (audio)
-ˈvȯr-ˌsā
: a divorced woman

Examples of divorcée in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Zhukova is also a divorcee, being previously married to Alexander Zhukov, a billionaire energy investor who now resides in London as a British citizen, the New York Times said. Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 8 Mar. 2024 Those footing the bill have expanded from wealthy millennials to their even wealthier parents, and from divorcees to 70-something seniors looking for a second shot of love in the wake of The Golden Bachelor. Hillary Hoffower, Fortune, 27 Jan. 2024 The once parochial school friends and now a divorcee and widower, Cash and DeNitto were in a serious relationship, Keith said. Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 19 Jan. 2024 The narrative is rooted in Carell as a divorcee learning to be a ladies' man from Gosling — but the two end up learning much from each other about being better lovers and better men. Chris Snellgrove, EW.com, 5 Oct. 2023 The divorcee is bold, hilarious, and has a heart of gold. Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 10 Feb. 2024 The Duke of Edinburgh wasn’t just referring to the fact that Meghan and Wallis Simpson were glamorous, American divorcees. Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 2 Feb. 2024 Fey is layered as a divorcee working through issues, but recognizing a shot at happiness. Los Angeles Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2024 Jeffrey Wright Plays an Author Who Unwittingly Writes a Hit in American Fiction Trailer Monk’s sister Lisa dies under different circumstances Monk’s sister Lisa is a recent divorcee who doesn’t quite understand her brother’s books. Carly Tagen-Dye, Peoplemag, 22 Dec. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

French, from feminine of divorcé, past participle of divorcer to divorce, from Middle French divorse

First Known Use

1813, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of divorcée was in 1813

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Cite this Entry

“Divorcée.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/divorc%C3%A9e. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.

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divorcée

noun
di·​vor·​cée də-ˌvōr-ˈsā How to pronounce divorcée (audio) -ˌvȯr- How to pronounce divorcée (audio)
-ˈsē
: a divorced woman
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