old woman

British  

noun

1. an informal term for mother 1 wife

2. a timid, fussy, or cautious person

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Other Word Forms

• old-womanish adjective

Example Sentences

The old woman appeared in the bedroom door, mouth open, gasping for air.

From Literature

The old woman left her arrows and came towards them.

From Literature

An old woman hugged him and started to cry.

From The Wall Street Journal

My cheeks heat up at the thought of her seeing the dishevelled old woman shuffling up our driveway in her slippers.

From Literature

“An old woman can lie in her bed if she wishes,” she said.

From Literature

Related Words

• granny