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
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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.
—Alex Knapp, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Castle has argued that prior allegations involving Copeland and other women should have prompted stronger action.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
And other women periodically emerged from the woodwork, hoping to claim riches from any royal inheritance.
—Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 9 June 2026
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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.
—Alex Knapp, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Castle has argued that prior allegations involving Copeland and other women should have prompted stronger action.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
And other women periodically emerged from the woodwork, hoping to claim riches from any royal inheritance.
—Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 9 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 16 Jun. 2026.
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