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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The few other women pictured appear as black and white sketches on the outer edges of the panel. — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 25 June 2026 Portillo was staying in a second floor room with 16 other women. — Gisela Salomon, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026 He was ordered to pay Haukland and three other women compensation, while he was acquitted of two other charges of rape. — Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026 For Slusser and other women who have fought this battle publicly, Tuesday’s ruling marks a legal victory that’s been a long time coming. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 June 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 7 Jul. 2026.

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