better half

noun

: spouse

Examples of better half in a Sentence

Please come to our party—and your better half is invited, too! “Allow me to introduce you to my better half, Joan”
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Meanwhile, Polo joined the cast as the better half of Stiller’s fiancée-to-be at the last minute. Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 7 June 2025 As the family patriarch tearfully recalls the night his boy came into the world, his conniving better half comforts him, tightly holding his hand. Matt Cabral, EW.com, 18 May 2025 After attending the Paris Games, the Cornishmen are potentially eyeing a return flight to LAX in three years, pending the approval of their better halves, of course. Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2025 Spencer finally catches a break, but bad luck continues to follow his better half. Matt Cabral, EW.com, 23 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for better half

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1586, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of better half was circa 1586

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“Better half.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/better%20half. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.

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better half

noun
: spouse
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