merry widow
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of merry widow
First recorded in 1950–55; named after The Merry Widow, an operetta (1905) by Franz Lehár ( def. ); formerly a trademark
Example Sentences
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She styled the tailored look with a headpiece featuring a crinoline base with a layer of tulle and merry widow veiling, adorned with a ribbon bow.
From Washington Times • May 6, 2023
She styled the tailored look with a headpiece featuring a crinoline base with a layer of tulle and merry widow veiling, adorned with a Petersham ribbon bow.
From Seattle Times • May 6, 2023
The hero, Anthony Cade, is an old Africa hand who finds himself helping the young, lively and, indeed, merry widow Virginia Revel.
From Washington Post • Apr. 19, 2023
The merry widow added gaiety to his life, and he was as smitten as a teenage schoolboy.
From Washington Post • Mar. 29, 2023
Whether in consequence of the charms of the merry widow, or because of a certain distinctive individuality that belongs to her, Miss Cassandra attracted even more attention than usual this morning.
From In Château Land by Wharton, Anne Hollingsworth
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