wives
Translation
wives
Examples
The two men introduced their wives.
The two men introduced their wives.
Many wives work outside the home now.
Many wives work outside the home now.
Grammar Patterns
((wives)) wives The men and their wives went to the party.
Similar Words
spouses, partners
Etymology
From Old English 'wīf' meaning 'woman'. This is the irregular plural of 'wife'.
Memory Tips
Remember that nouns ending in '-fe', like 'wife' and 'life', often change to '-ves' in the plural.