Spouse
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /spaʊ̯s/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Spouse is a noun meaning A person in a marriage or marital relationship.
Meaning
A person in a marriage or marital relationship.
More Meanings
- (dated) To wed; to espouse.
Example Sentences
People should treat their spouses with respect.
At last such grace I found, and meanes I wrought, / That I that Ladie to my spouse had wonne
Do you stand possess’d Of any proof against the honourableness Of Lady Auranthe, our new-spoused daughter?
But mama got wise to the game / The youngest of five kids, hon here it is / After ten years without no spouse / Mama's gettin married in the house
Word Forms
- spouses
- spousing
- spoused
Synonyms for spouse
Depending on context, synonyms include consort, helpmate, helpmeet, mate, partner, wedder.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include consort, partner, mate, conjugal, married, marriage.
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