hubby

noun

hub·​by ˈhə-bē How to pronounce hubby (audio)
plural hubbies
Synonyms of hubbynext
: husband

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Examples of hubby in a Sentence

my hubby's been gone on a trip all week, and I really miss him
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How could your wife get a headache with a great hubby like you? — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 28 May 2026 No word if once-close Swift pal Blake Lively and hubby Ryan Reynolds were invited. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 2 July 2026 Klum documented their latest romantic interlude on social media in late March, showcasing some PDA with her hubby in a cheeky carousel. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026 Pressley and hubby Conan Harris sold the half-million-dollar Florida pad for a $67,000 profit in 2024. — Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 12 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hubby

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Etymology

by alteration

First Known Use

1688, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of hubby was in 1688

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“Hubby.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hubby. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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