plural wives
ˈwīvz 
1
a
dialect
: woman
b
: a woman acting in a specified capacity
—used in combination
fishwife
2
: a female partner in a marriage
Synonyms of wife
Examples of wife in a Sentence
We met him and his wife.
a husband and wife who treat each other as equals in their marriage
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Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 5 May 2026
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—Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2026
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Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 5 May 2026
The body was transported off the ship April 24 as the vessel docked on Saint Helena Island, about 1,100 miles off Africa, and the man’s wife accompanied his remains.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2026
But Zohran Mamdani and his wife, Rama Duwaji, are skipping the event this year.
—Dalila Muata, NBC news, 5 May 2026
Taylor Ardrey Attending with wife Christine Taylor, Ben Stiller has brought his team spirit to the Met Gala.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 5 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for wife
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“Wife.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wife. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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