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widower
UK
/ˈwɪdəʊə/
US
/ˈwɪdəwɚ/
widowers
pl
UK
/ˈwɪdəʊə/
US
/ˈwɪdəwɚ/
Translations
The widower lived alone after his wife's passing.
Вдовец жил один после смерти жены.
Definitions
After his wife's passing, he became a widower and dedicated his time to volunteering at the local shelter.
Synonyms
bereaved husband
single man
grieving spouse
UK
/ˈwɪdəʊə/
US
/ˈwɪdoʊər/
Used attributively to modify another noun, e.g., "widower benefits".
Definitions
The government introduced new widower benefits last year.