Spouse

/spaʊs/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A husband or wife in a marriage.

She invited her spouse to the company gala.

A partner in a marital relationship.

They have been loving spouses for over twenty years.

One of the two people who are married to each other.

He always discusses important decisions with his spouse.

A person considered in relation to their partner in a marriage.

In many cultures, the spouse plays a vital role in family decisions.

Middle English, from Old French 'espousa', from Latin 'sponsa', feminine of 'sponsus'.

better half

A term of affection referring to one's spouse.

spousal support

Financial support provided to a spouse after separation or divorce.

marriage

The legally or formally recognized union of two people.

partnership

A relationship where two or more individuals share responsibilities.

wifey/hubby

He's my hubby, the best spouse I could ask for.

better half

I'm going out with my better half tonight.