Widower/ˈwɪdəʊər/ Definition 1 of 1Pro Tip 1/3Gender Specific The word 'widower' only refers to men, while 'widow' is for women. My uncle is a widower, and my aunt was a widow. Pro Tip 2/3Remarriage Status 'Widower' implies the man has not remarried after his wife's death. He's been a widower for three years and hasn't considered remarriage. Pro Tip 3/3Mourning Connotation Using 'widower' can suggest a period of mourning or loss. As a new widower, he's facing a lot of emotional pain.