grass widower
Definition
Noun: A man whose wife is temporarily absent, often due to work, travel, or other commitments, leaving him to manage the household alone. Historically, it also referred to a man who was divorced or permanently separated from his wife.
Usage
The term describes a man's temporary status when his wife is away, implying he is managing domestic life without her. It is often used in a light-hearted or humorous context.
Examples
- Noun:
- John became a grass widower for the summer while his wife was on a research trip abroad.
- With his wife visiting her family for a month, he joked about his new life as a grass widower.
Advanced Usage
- The term can carry a slightly old-fashioned or informal tone.
- It is the male counterpart to the more common term "grass widow."
Variants and Related Words
- Grass widow (noun): The female counterpart, referring to a woman whose husband is temporarily absent.
- She was a grass widow while her husband was deployed overseas.
Synonyms
- Temporary bachelor: A man living alone temporarily.
- Abandoned husband: A more dramatic or formal term implying the wife's absence.
Notes on Different Meanings
- Temporary Absence (Primary Modern Usage): Refers to a temporary situation where the wife is away.
- Historical/Legal Separation (Less Common): In older usage, could refer to a man who was divorced or legally separated. This meaning is now largely archaic.
Noun
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a man who is divorced from (or separated from) his wife
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