Definition of Dowager

a widow that owns a property that belonged to her husband

Examples of Dowager in a sentence

As a dowager, Ms. Lewall now owns everything that belonged to her husband before he died.  🔊

While losing a loved one is tough for any dowager, at least they still get the property their husband once owned.  🔊

I’d rather my husband not die at all, but I’d rather be a dowager with his property than a widow with nothing at all.  🔊

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