other woman

noun

: a woman with whom a married man has an affair
usually used with the

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
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The deal for prime-time coverage in part came about thanks to Ally Financial, a years-long sponsor of the NWSL and many other women’s sports properties, which played a key role in conversations with the league and the network. Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2025 After all, her hotness ruined him for all other women. Esther Zuckerman, Vulture, 8 Aug. 2025 He has also been convicted of battering other women. Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025 Two other women who were nearby then called emergency services, according to RTV Utrecht. Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for other woman

Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of other woman was in 1855

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“Other woman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/other%20woman. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

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