wives

[wahyvz]

noun

1. the plural of wife.

wives

/ waɪvz /

noun

1. the plural of wife

Idioms and Phrases

see old wives' tale.

Example Sentences

Three of my best friends who I grew up with in Fresno came out with their wives.

From Los Angeles Times

Positions are entrenched, they are fiercely protective of their wives and families and rebuilding that brotherly bond and trust feels a long way off.

From BBC

One male head of a family group might have three to five wives, plus their children.

From BBC

The college sorority, though, has remained frozen in the right-wing imagination as a holding pen for future wives.

From Salon

When wives and girlfriends were included, I came along too.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• bride 
• companion 
• partner 
• roommate 
• spouse