divorcee
1 synonyms and 1 antonyms for divorcee, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A person who is divorced.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
grass widow
Antonyms
Etymology
Borrowed from French divorcée, from divorce plus the suffix -ee.
Full origin of divorcee →Frequently asked questions
What does “divorcee” mean?
The word “divorcee” means a person who is divorced.
How do you pronounce “divorcee”?
“Divorcee” is pronounced dih-vaw-SEE (/dɪvɔɹˈsi/ in IPA).
How do you use “divorcee” in a sentence?
Here is “divorcee” used in a sentence: “She met her new partner through a support group for divorcees.”
What is the opposite of “divorcee”?
The opposite of “divorcee” — its antonyms — is spouse.
What part of speech is “divorcee”?
“Divorcee” is a noun.
Where does the word “divorcee” come from?
The word “divorcee” comes from French. Borrowed from French divorcée, from divorce plus the suffix -ee.