widower
Translation
widower
Examples
He became a widower last year.
He became a widower last year.
Grammar Patterns
to be ((a widower)) to be a man whose wife has died My grandfather is a widower.
Similar Words
Antonyms: husband, wife
Etymology
From 'widow' + the '-er' suffix, which denotes a person with a particular quality. Formed in the 14th century to specify the male gender.
Memory Tips
The '-er' ending is common for male roles (e.g., farmer, teacher). Think of it as the male version of 'widow'.