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golf widow

idiom
Meaning

A woman who is deprived of her husband's time and attention due to his regular absence in order to play golf.


Examples
SIMPLE

She feels like a golf widow every weekend.

CONTEXTUAL

Since he joined the local club, she has become a total golf widow.

COMPLEX

The long summer months left her feeling like a golf widow, abandoned to the quiet house while her husband pursued his obsession on the greens.

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Last updated April 17, 2026