better half
better half
noun: someone's wife or husband
Full Definition of BETTER HALF
: spouse
See Examples of BETTER HALF
- Please come to our party—and your better half is invited, too!
- <“Allow me to introduce you to my better half, Joan”>
First Known Use of BETTER HALF
1580
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- Synonyms
- spouse, consort, mate, partner, significant other
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