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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With a friend like Nicky and a wife like Ginger, Sam doesn’t need any enemies.
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Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 22 Nov. 2025
His wife, Iyamille Michelin, an American citizen, was waiting for him.
—Tania Francois, CBS News, 22 Nov. 2025
Byron, meanwhile — who has not publicly commented on what happened or responded to requests for comment from PEOPLE — was seen with his wife, Megan, several times in Maine last month, according to photos published by The Daily Mail.
—Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 22 Nov. 2025
David’s wife also came up with that idea.
—Amanda Hancock, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Nov. 2025
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Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 22 Nov. 2025
His wife, Iyamille Michelin, an American citizen, was waiting for him.
—Tania Francois, CBS News, 22 Nov. 2025
Byron, meanwhile — who has not publicly commented on what happened or responded to requests for comment from PEOPLE — was seen with his wife, Megan, several times in Maine last month, according to photos published by The Daily Mail.
—Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 22 Nov. 2025
David’s wife also came up with that idea.
—Amanda Hancock, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Nov. 2025
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 27 Nov. 2025.
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