divorcée

noun

di·​vor·​cée də-ˌvȯr-ˈsā  -ˈsē 

-ˈvȯr-ˌsā

: a divorced woman

Examples of divorcée in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The show follows a 50-year-old divorcee navigating the dating world while simultaneously juggling the care of her ailing parents and parenting her grow-up son. — Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 8 July 2026

The original film saw Ice Cube star as Nick, a ladies’ man on a mission to impress Suzanne (Long), a gorgeous divorcee raising two kids. — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 22 June 2026

Before the gaggle of girls swarms her apartment, there’s a sweet moment when Steve drops his daughter off early, and the two divorcees engage in some flirty banter over pizza prep. — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 17 June 2026

Her client base spans well beyond divorcees. — Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 3 June 2026

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

Kids Definition

divorcée

noun

di·​vor·​cée də-ˌvōr-ˈsā  -ˌvȯr- 

-ˈsē

: a divorced woman