Husband

/ˈhʌzbənd/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A married man considered in relation to his spouse.

He has been a devoted husband for over twenty years.

A male partner in a marriage.

During their vows, she promised to love her husband for life.

A man who manages or oversees something, especially in a domestic context.

A good husband knows how to balance work and home responsibilities.

verb

To manage a household or farm; to take care of something carefully.

He must learn to husband his resources wisely.

From Old English 'husbonda', meaning 'master of a house'.

better half

A term used to refer to one's spouse.

old man

Informal term for husband, often used humorously.

wedding

A marriage ceremony.

marriage

The legally or formally recognized union of two partners.

hubby

I can't wait to go home and see my hubby after work.

old ball and chain

He always jokes about being tied down by the old ball and chain.