husband and wife

idiom

: a married couple
They were husband and wife for almost 60 years.

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Birdsong Brewing Company, located in NoDa, was founded by husband and wife Chris and Tara Goulet with co-founder Michelle LeBeau. Katie Black, Charlotte Observer, 27 June 2025 For those who can’t or don’t want to tackle those bigger projects required to sell, Archway Homes, owned by husband and wife team Jon and Stacy Bichelmeyer, provides a convenient alternative to the traditional, lengthy home selling process. Archway Homes, Kansas City Star, 18 May 2025 Off-screen, Hobby and Grill are husband and wife and tied the knot in 2011. Caroline Blair, People.com, 16 May 2025 Based on Roach's reaction to the question, many fans are convinced Holland and Zendaya are already husband and wife. Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 10 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for husband and wife

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“Husband and wife.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/husband%20and%20wife. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.

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