grass widow

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Noun grass widow has 1 sense

divorcee, grass widow - a divorced woman or a woman who is separated from her husband
--₁ is a kind of woman, adult female
--₁ has particulars:
Simpson, Mrs. Simpson, Wallis Warfield Simpson, Wallis Warfield Windsor, Duchess of Windsor

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Grass Widow

Description

Grass widow is a term that can be used as a noun or a verb, having two distinct meanings. As a noun, it refers to a woman who is separated or divorced from her spouse. This term can also be used in a historical context for a woman whose husband is temporarily absent, particularly due to military service. As a verb, it denotes the act of voluntarily separating from one's spouse or partner for a period of time.

Senses and Usages

Noun: A woman who is divorced or separated from her spouse.
Example: After the divorce, she became a grass widow with two children.
Noun (Historical): A woman whose husband is temporarily absent, usually due to military service.
Example: During World War II, many grass widows took on jobs traditionally held by men.
Verb: To voluntarily separate from one's spouse for a period of time.
Example: He has decided to grass widow in order to focus on his career.

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