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
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
Recent Examples on the Web
Kent is survived by his wife, Kelly, and his children, Avery and Gavin.
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Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2024
Written by Laura Davis-Chanin and Vega’s wife and collaborator, Liz Lamere, Infinite Dreams chronicles Vega’s unique life and how meeting Iggy Pop in 1969 inspired him to form Suicide with Martin Rev.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 18 June 2024
His 6-year-old daughter often joins him for a lesson, and his wife and her parents have noticed his efforts.
—Dan Rosenzweig-Ziff, Washington Post, 18 June 2024
The Democrats vying to replace Sen. Victor Torres include not one, but three recognizable names: State Rep. Kristen Arrington; Torres’ wife and party activist, Carmen; and former Congressman Alan Grayson.
—Scott Maxwell, Orlando Sentinel, 17 June 2024
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Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2024
Written by Laura Davis-Chanin and Vega’s wife and collaborator, Liz Lamere, Infinite Dreams chronicles Vega’s unique life and how meeting Iggy Pop in 1969 inspired him to form Suicide with Martin Rev.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 18 June 2024
His 6-year-old daughter often joins him for a lesson, and his wife and her parents have noticed his efforts.
—Dan Rosenzweig-Ziff, Washington Post, 18 June 2024
The Democrats vying to replace Sen. Victor Torres include not one, but three recognizable names: State Rep. Kristen Arrington; Torres’ wife and party activist, Carmen; and former Congressman Alan Grayson.
—Scott Maxwell, Orlando Sentinel, 17 June 2024
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“Wife.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wife. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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