divorcée

noun

di·​vor·​cée də-ˌvȯr-ˈsā How to pronounce divorcée (audio) -ˈsē How to pronounce divorcée (audio)
-ˈvȯr-ˌsā
: a divorced woman

Examples of divorcée in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The once parochial school friends and now a divorcee and widower, Cash and DeNitto were in a serious relationship, Keith said. Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 19 Jan. 2024 The narrative is rooted in Carell as a divorcee learning to be a ladies' man from Gosling — but the two end up learning much from each other about being better lovers and better men. Chris Snellgrove, EW.com, 5 Oct. 2023 The divorcee is bold, hilarious, and has a heart of gold. Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 10 Feb. 2024 The Duke of Edinburgh wasn’t just referring to the fact that Meghan and Wallis Simpson were glamorous, American divorcees. Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 2 Feb. 2024 Fey is layered as a divorcee working through issues, but recognizing a shot at happiness. Los Angeles Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2024 Jeffrey Wright Plays an Author Who Unwittingly Writes a Hit in American Fiction Trailer Monk’s sister Lisa dies under different circumstances Monk’s sister Lisa is a recent divorcee who doesn’t quite understand her brother’s books. Carly Tagen-Dye, Peoplemag, 22 Dec. 2023 The latest A-list divorcees are coming out swinging: the joint statements are passive aggressive, the details are public, the race to claim the narrative and paint the other person in an unflattering light is on. Claire Cohen, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2023 This makes Jackman one in a string of recent celebrity divorcees, including Reese Witherspoon, Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello, and Ariana Grande. Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

French, from feminine of divorcé, past participle of divorcer to divorce, from Middle French divorse

First Known Use

1813, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of divorcée was in 1813

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Cite this Entry

“Divorcée.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/divorc%C3%A9e. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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divorcée

noun
di·​vor·​cée də-ˌvōr-ˈsā How to pronounce divorcée (audio) -ˌvȯr- How to pronounce divorcée (audio)
-ˈsē
: a divorced woman
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