widowerhood
noun
wid·ow·er·hood
ˈwi-də-wər-ˌhu̇d 
1
: the fact or state of being a widower
2
: the period during which a man remains a widower
Examples of widowerhood in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Singlehood, divorce, widow or widowerhood, and critical health issues contribute to a rising number of older people living alone.
—
Joseph Coughlin, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2021
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Joseph Coughlin, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2021
Cite this Entry
“Widowerhood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/widowerhood. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share