A married woman is a woman who is in a legally recognized relationship with another person. The term MATRON, which has 6 letters, is an older term for a married woman, usually one who is respected and of a certain age. The term WIFE, which has 4 letters, is the most commonly used term for a married woman. The term Mrs., which has 3 letters, is a title used before a woman's surname to indicate that she is married.