little woman

noun

1. the little woman old-fashioned.
   a facetious term for wife

Example Sentences

Later the same day, Mr Cortese said she had deleted the image after realising it was fake, but accused Ms Meloni of creating a "media pillory" against her and said the Facebook post showed that she was a "little woman".

From BBC

It followed an exchange in which Ms Cortese described Ms Meloni as a "little woman" and told her: "I can’t even see you."

From BBC

Chisholm, described by the Oakland Tribune as “the dynamic little woman with the big voice,” spoke about the need for big countries to limit arms sales, stopping aid to countries that repress their citizens, and reducing discrimination in housing.

From Los Angeles Times

Gerwig was previously nominated for best director for “Lady Bird,” and missing out for “Little Woman” was even a snub.

From Seattle Times

I’d always thought there was something wrong with me because I didn’t fit into this role of the little woman behind the successful man.

From Scientific American

Related Words

• bride
• companion
• partner
• roommate
• spouse