other woman

noun

Synonyms of other womannext
: a woman who is having an affair with another woman's spouse
—usually used with the

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tired of being the other woman, she gave him an ultimatum: divorce his wife or take a hike
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Two other women were also inside the home with the suspect, Vanore said. — Andrew Krietz, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026 Wherever the first lady looked, there were signs of her husband’s other women. — Laurence Leamer, Vanity Fair, 14 Oct. 2026 But the news came alongside concerns about Waterman’s contact with other women. — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026 They are encouraged to connect through testimonials from other women worldwide. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for other woman

Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of other woman was in 1855

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“Other woman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/other%20woman. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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