other woman
noun
: a woman who is having an affair with another woman's spouse
—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
Recent Examples on the Web
Robinson’s personal effort to reclaim her joy quickly struck a chord with other women who longed to reconnect with the carefree days of their youth.
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Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
He was ordered to pay Haukland and three other women compensation, while he was acquitted of two other charges of rape.
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Clare Fisher,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
Vaishali Mane, 35, a community worker who helps women access property rights, says being in front of the camera gave her the confidence to speak up - for herself and other women.
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Neha Bhatt,
NPR,
13 June 2026
In 1849, Blackwell became the first woman to earn a medical degree in the United States, and mentored other women while practicing medicine.
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Alex Knapp,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
He was ordered to pay Haukland and three other women compensation, while he was acquitted of two other charges of rape.
—
Clare Fisher,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
Vaishali Mane, 35, a community worker who helps women access property rights, says being in front of the camera gave her the confidence to speak up - for herself and other women.
—
Neha Bhatt,
NPR,
13 June 2026
In 1849, Blackwell became the first woman to earn a medical degree in the United States, and mentored other women while practicing medicine.
—
Alex Knapp,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for other woman
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“Other woman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/other%20woman. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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