hubby

noun

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

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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Union and hubby Dwyane Wade attended the Vanity Fair Oscar Party, where the Academy Awards beauty bounty overflowed into even more enviable fashion and aspirational hair, makeup, and nail looks. Marci Robin, Allure, 16 Mar. 2026 Instead, the hubby remains locked up in MDC Brooklyn, and the wife is now out on bond. John Annese, New York Daily News, 10 Mar. 2026 This comes on the heels of Crawford enjoying a glamorous Valentine's Day date night with her hubby, Rande Gerber, at the Power of Love Gala. Christina Perrier, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026 Your hubby needs to correct this going forward. Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 2 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hubby

Word History

Etymology

by alteration

First Known Use

1688, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 31 Mar. 2026.

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