Meaning & Definition of Husband in English
English⟶
Husband
A male partner in a marriage or common-law marriage.
Pronunciation:
/ˈhʌzbənd/Part of Speech:
nounPlural:
husbandsDetailed Definitions
Definition: A married man, especially in relation to his spouse.
Example Sentence: He has been a devoted husband for over twenty years.
Definition: A man who manages or controls something.
Example Sentence: She did not expect her husband to take care of the garden.
Etymology
Origin: From Old English 'husbonda', meaning 'master of a house'.
Synonyms
spousepartnermatecompanionconsort
Common Phrases and Expressions
- better half: A term used to refer to one's spouse.
- old man: Informal term for husband, often used humorously.
Translations
- Spanish: esposo
- French: mari
- German: Ehemann
- Russian: муж
Related Words
- wedding: A marriage ceremony.
- marriage: The legally or formally recognized union of two partners.
Slang Meanings of husband
Meaning: hubby
Example Sentence: I can't wait to go home and see my hubby after work.
Meaning: old ball and chain
Example Sentence: He always jokes about being tied down by the old ball and chain.