Widowhood (noun)

1. The state of being a widow.
2. The period of time during which a woman is a widow.

Origin:

Middle english: from widew + -hood, translating old english wuduwehad.

Examples:

1. She struggled to find her place in the world after the widowhood of her husband.
2. The widowhood was a difficult period for her as she had to adjust to life without her partner.
3. Widowhood can be a stressful and challenging time for many women.
4. Widowhood often comes with financial and emotional challenges.
5. Widowhood is often seen as a difficult stage in a woman's life.