domestic partner

noun

plural domestic partners

1

: a company especially in a developing country that joins in a commercial venture with an international company

2

: either member of an unmarried cohabiting couple especially when considered as to eligibility for spousal benefits

domestic partnership noun

Examples of domestic partner in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

However, domestic partners are treated as single by some insurers unless they are registered, according to the lawsuit. — Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Gocaj’s domestic partner Jashar Kameraj, witnessed her fall and tried to rescue her from the manhole. — David Chiu, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026

In 1995, Lambda invited Elizabeth Birch, who had secured domestic partner benefits at Apple and would go on to lead the Human Rights Campaign, to headline their first educational event with Kodak’s executives. — Tamar Carroll, The Conversation, 18 June 2026

In one of the health plans, for example, an OCPS teacher who insured a spouse or domestic partner would see the per-paycheck costs rise from about $300 this year to $675 next year. — Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1975, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for domestic partner

• copartner
• gartner