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
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Thereza Wright-Morris This foxy lady is the wife of Dallas Mavericks power forward and NBA champion Markieff Morris.
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Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 6 June 2024
In September 2023, King Charles and Queen Camilla spent time with Macron and his wife, Birgitte, during their state visit to France.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 6 June 2024
The foundation was founded by former Heat forward and current Heat strategic advisor Shane Battier and his wife, Heidi.
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The woman was rushed to a hospital, but Alan Rado said none of his wife’s major organs were struck during the incident.
—Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 6 June 2024
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Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 6 June 2024
In September 2023, King Charles and Queen Camilla spent time with Macron and his wife, Birgitte, during their state visit to France.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 6 June 2024
The foundation was founded by former Heat forward and current Heat strategic advisor Shane Battier and his wife, Heidi.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 6 June 2024
The woman was rushed to a hospital, but Alan Rado said none of his wife’s major organs were struck during the incident.
—Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 6 June 2024
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“Wife.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wife. Accessed 9 Jun. 2024.
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