other woman

noun

: a woman who is having an affair with another woman's spouse

—usually used with the

Synonyms of other woman

• concubine
• mistress
• lover

Examples of other woman in a Sentence

tired of being the other woman, she gave him an ultimatum: divorce his wife or take a hike

Recent Examples on the Web

For all her talk of women as allies, Siebel Newsom portrays conservative women who criticize other women as dupes manipulated by MAGA leaders. — Jenny Jarvie follow, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

More likely, though, Brown said Jefferson’s stockpiling of gloves reflects his sentimentality toward his wife and possibly other women in the family. — Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 3 July 2026

For Slusser and other women who have fought this battle publicly, Tuesday’s ruling marks a legal victory that’s been a long time coming. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026

Portillo was staying in a second floor room with 16 other women. — Gisela Salomon, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for other woman

• businesswoman
• congresswoman
• englishwoman
• gentlewoman
• noblewoman
• policewoman
• washerwoman
• chairwoman
• frenchwoman
• kinswoman
• madwoman
• saleswoman