Meaning of the word widower in English

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

widower

US /ˈwɪd.oʊ.ɚ/
UK /ˈwɪd.əʊ.ər/
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Noun

a man whose wife has died and who has not married again

Example:
After his wife passed away, he became a widower.
The elderly widower lived alone in his large house.