husband

¹hus·band

noun \ˈhəz-bənd\

Definition of HUSBAND

1

: a male partner in a marriage

2

British : manager, steward

3

: a frugal manager

— hus·band·ly adjective

Examples of HUSBAND

1. Have you met her husband?
2. <she and her husband just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary>

Origin of HUSBAND

Middle English husbonde, from Old English hūsbonda master of a house, from Old Norse hūsbōndi, from hūs house + bōndi householder; akin to Old Norse būa to inhabit; akin to Old English būan to dwell — more at bower

First Known Use: 13th century

Related to HUSBAND

Synonyms: hubby, man, mister, old man

Related Words: better half, companion, consort, mate, partner, significant other, spouse; Mr. Right; soul mate; bridegroom, groom; benedict; widower; househusband

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