wife

A1
Pronunciation
/waɪf/
/waɪf/
Noun
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

A married woman, especially in relation to her spouse.

2 Definition

The female of a pair of mated animals.

Example Sentences
  • A new wife for the gander is introduced into the pen.
3 Definition

An adult female human.

4 Definition

(collective) All females collectively; womankind.

5 Definition

A female person, usually an adult; a (generally adult) female sentient being, whether human, supernatural, elf, alien, etc.

6 Definition

A wife (or sometimes a fiancée or girlfriend).

7 Definition

A female who is extremely fond of or devoted to a specified type of thing. (Used as the last element of a compound.)

8 Definition

A female attendant or servant.

Verb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

(said of men) to marry