: one that formerly held a specified position or place
especially
: a former spouse or former partner in an intimate relationship
: the letter x
1
: out of : from: such as
a
: from a specified place or source
b
: from a specified dam
a promising calf by Eric XVI ex Heatherbell
2
: free from : without: such as
a
: without an indicated value or right
—used especially of securities
b
: free of charges precedent to removal from the specified place with purchaser to provide means of subsequent transportation
ex dock
1
example
2
exchange
3
executive
4
express
5
extra
Exodus
e,
also occurs in this prefix where only i,
is shown below (as in "express") and ks,
sometimes occurs where only is shown (as in "exact") gz
1
: out of : outside
exclave
2
: not
exstipulate
3
(ˌ)eks,
ˈeks
: former
ex-president
see exo-
Examples of ex in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 18 Apr. 2024
After all, the moody duet features the gorgeously contrasting tones of Bon Iver's Justin Vernon with Swift's more delicate vocals as the two portray exes who are parsing what went wrong in their relationship.
—Seija Rankin, EW.com, 17 Apr. 2024
The lawsuit states Jesse Hooven wanted leverage to use against his ex in this custody dispute.
—The Enquirer, 16 Apr. 2024
But there was an unexpected guest: Princess Beatrice, his grown daughter with ex-wife Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York.
—USA TODAY, 5 Apr. 2024
But screwing up and sleeping with your ex is something that many, many people have done.
—Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Apr. 2024
For sure, people should not date their best friend’s exes.
—Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2024
That’s when Ryan Gosling’s stunt performer, Colt Seavers — who is also Jody’s ex — comes into the picture to help find the actor.
—Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Mar. 2024
Katie and Lala then argued whether Lala’s opinions stemmed from her situation with ex Randall Emmett.
—Stephanie Wenger, Peoplemag, 13 Mar. 2024
Noun
The red-carpet VIPs were a strange mix of Beatle exes Jane Asher and Cynthia Lennon, A Hard Day’s Night director Richard Lester, a few Hare Krishnas.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 18 Apr. 2024
After all, the moody duet features the gorgeously contrasting tones of Bon Iver's Justin Vernon with Swift's more delicate vocals as the two portray exes who are parsing what went wrong in their relationship.
—Seija Rankin, EW.com, 17 Apr. 2024
The lawsuit states Jesse Hooven wanted leverage to use against his ex in this custody dispute.
—The Enquirer, 16 Apr. 2024
But there was an unexpected guest: Princess Beatrice, his grown daughter with ex-wife Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York.
—USA TODAY, 5 Apr. 2024
But screwing up and sleeping with your ex is something that many, many people have done.
—Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Apr. 2024
For sure, people should not date their best friend’s exes.
—Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2024
That’s when Ryan Gosling’s stunt performer, Colt Seavers — who is also Jody’s ex — comes into the picture to help find the actor.
—Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Mar. 2024
Katie and Lala then argued whether Lala’s opinions stemmed from her situation with ex Randall Emmett.
—Stephanie Wenger, Peoplemag, 13 Mar. 2024
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“Ex.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ex. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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