Meaning & Definition of Spouse in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: A person who is married to another.

  Example Sentence: She is the spouse of a well-known author.

• Definition: A partner in a long-term committed relationship.

  Example Sentence: They have been spouses for over a decade.

Etymology

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

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• better half: A term of affection referring to one's spouse.
• spousal support: Financial support provided to a spouse after separation or divorce.

Translations

• Spanish: cónyuge

• French: époux/épouse

• German: Ehepartner/Ehepartnerin

• Russian: супруг/супруга

Related Words

• marriage: The legally or formally recognized union of two people.

• partnership: A relationship where two or more individuals share responsibilities.

Slang Meanings of spouse

• Meaning: wifey/hubby

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

• Meaning: better half

  Example Sentence: I'm going out with my better half tonight.