Meaning of the word widowed in English

What does widowed mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

widowed

US /ˈwɪd.oʊd/
UK /ˈwɪd.əʊd/
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Adjective

having lost a spouse by death and not remarried

Example:
She has been widowed for ten years.
The widowed man lived alone in the large house.

Verb

past tense or past participle of widow: to make someone a widow or widower

Example:
The war widowed many young women.
He was widowed at a very young age.