English Expression · Intermediate
work wife
A woman with whom another person has a platonic intimacy at work
Pronunciation: say work wife
Meaning
A colleague of the opposite sex with whom one shares a close, platonic, and supportive relationship at work.
Example
She and her work wife always grab lunch together to discuss their projects.
She and her work wife always grab lunch together to discuss their projects.
Practice tips
- Practice work wife 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.