- plural of wife.
wives
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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Accompanied by their wives, the leaders joined Charles and Queen Camilla at the museum, where they previewed the landmark Bayeux Tapestry exhibition ahead of its public opening next week.
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
The first law allowing an early claiming age was passed in 1956 and let women workers and wives of workers claim retirement benefits at a reduced rate beginning at age 62.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026
The pair were brought together by their wives, who shared a common background in modeling.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026
And unlike the television version, the novel is narrated entirely by Jonasi's wives.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
He had taken his sons, who had taken their wives, who had borne children, who crawled around on the carpets playing games with the patrons’ toes.
From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri
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