English Expression · Intermediate
golf widow
A woman who is deprived of her husband's time and attention due to his regular absence in order to play golf
Pronunciation: say golf widow
Meaning
A woman who is deprived of her husband's time and attention due to his regular absence in order to play golf.
Example
It is claimed that the next best thing a golf widow can do if she cannot fill her lonely hours with croquet is to assume a devout interest in her husband's game.
It is claimed that the next best thing a golf widow can do if she cannot fill her lonely hours with croquet is to assume a devout interest in her husband's game.
Practice tips
- Practice golf widow out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.