widowerhood

noun

wid·​ow·​er·​hood ˈwi-də-wər-ˌhu̇d How to pronounce widowerhood (audio)
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

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'widowerhood.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Word History

First Known Use

1788, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of widowerhood was in 1788

Dictionary Entries Near widowerhood

Cite this Entry

“Widowerhood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/widowerhood. Accessed 10 Oct. 2024.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!