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widow

/ˈwaɪdoʊ/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does widow mean?

noun, verb

A woman whose husband has died, or a widow bird. To leave a blank line or other space at the end of a paragraph or block of text, often unintentionally.

Example

"The widow was heartbroken after her husband's passing. The typesetter had to reformat the text to avoid a widow at the end of the page."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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