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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His wife, Camilla, formerly the Duchess of Cornwall, became the Queen Consort, at the request of the former monarch.
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Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
The cousin and his wife were notified about his death.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Román and his wife Vanesa were the founders of the Toros de San Román brand, according to El País.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Residents are rallying to support City Council member Charlie Lauersdorf and his wife Amanda after a lightning strike caused a fire and significant smoke damage in their far north Fort Worth home.
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Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
The cousin and his wife were notified about his death.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Román and his wife Vanesa were the founders of the Toros de San Román brand, according to El País.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Residents are rallying to support City Council member Charlie Lauersdorf and his wife Amanda after a lightning strike caused a fire and significant smoke damage in their far north Fort Worth home.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 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 28 Apr. 2026.
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