wife

A woman who is married, considered in relation to her partner.

• My wife is a teacher.
• He met his wife at university.
• Are you coming with your wife?

Similar words: spouse

Opposites: husband

Common phrases: my wife, someone’s wife, wife and husband, second wife

A female animal considered as the partner of a male animal.

• The gander followed his wife.
• We found a new wife for the male goose.
• The farmer put the bird and his wife in one pen.

Similar words: mate

Common phrases: gander’s wife, new wife