American English pronunciation
How to pronounce wife
IPA transcription: ['waɪf]
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['waɪf]
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['waɪf]
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Noun
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a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
Usage examples
- Rothko's wife Mary Alice died of a stroke six months after her husband's demise.
- I want you to be my wife.
- She was also known for being the third wife of actor Cary Grant.
- He is also cheating on his wife with a much younger mistress, Nancy Hayes.
- Smith first met his wife, Millie, at a charity tennis tournament in Detroit.
- My wife pointed out to me the brightness of the red, green, and yellow signal lights.
- He currently lives in Swindon with his wife and two daughters.
- I want you to be my wife.
- Fullington has also another son with his second wife.
- His second wife was author Marion Winik, with whom he has a daughter, Jane.