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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Not long after his wife called 911, Spencer spotted Fosler’s truck on a nearby highway with his daughter inside, according to the affidavit.
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Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 1 Mar. 2026
Huitzilin exited his vehicle holding up his own camera phone alongside his wife, and the two groups got into a heated exchange, according to video played in court.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2026
Someone who gets deported might leave behind a wife and children — but unlike when someone simply loses their job, these families aren’t able to receive unemployment assistance, according to Garcia.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
In addition to his brother, sister and granddaughter, Coleman Barks is survived his former wife, Kittsu Greenwood; their two sons, Ben and Cole; five additional grandchildren; and his longtime companion, Lisa Starr.
—Rebecca McCarthy, AJC.com, 28 Feb. 2026
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Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 1 Mar. 2026
Huitzilin exited his vehicle holding up his own camera phone alongside his wife, and the two groups got into a heated exchange, according to video played in court.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2026
Someone who gets deported might leave behind a wife and children — but unlike when someone simply loses their job, these families aren’t able to receive unemployment assistance, according to Garcia.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
In addition to his brother, sister and granddaughter, Coleman Barks is survived his former wife, Kittsu Greenwood; their two sons, Ben and Cole; five additional grandchildren; and his longtime companion, Lisa Starr.
—Rebecca McCarthy, AJC.com, 28 Feb. 2026
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“Wife.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wife. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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