Collocations with "wife"

A wife who has a sexual relationship with someone other than her husband.

A wife who is affectionate and caring.

a woman considered to be a person's wife after a long period of cohabitation, without legal marriage

Used to address or refer to one's wife with affection.

Refers to a woman who is divorced from her husband; often used interchangeably with 'ex-wife'.

Describes a wife who is overly controlling and authoritative.

describes a wife who is respectful and fulfills her obligations toward her husband or family.

a stereotypical and often pejorative term for a wife who constantly complains or criticizes

A common trope for a wife who patiently puts up with a great deal of trouble or unhappiness, especially caused by her husband.

informal, disapproving: a young, attractive woman who is the second wife of a rich, successful older man