widower
nounHow many syllables in widower?
There are 3 syllables in the word widower.How to pronounce widower:
Definition of widower:
- widower (noun):
- a man whose wife is dead especially one who has not remarried.
- a man who has lost his spouse or partner by death and usually has not remarried
Synonyms for widower:
adult male
bridegroom
companion
consort
groom
hubby
husband
man
mate
mister
old man
partner
significant other
spouse
widowman
Antonyms for widower:
widow
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