other man

noun

: a man who is having an affair with another man's spouse
usually used with the
E.G. Marshall plays a man who, believing himself cuckolded, plants a bomb in his own basement to destroy the Mrs. and the other man.Mike Flaherty

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Diallo, like so many other men who found their way to Wilson’s bike shop, brought him gifts. Claire Galofaro, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026 The 20-year-old Detroit man died from an apparent gunshot wound and was found in a car with three other men, according to local police. Karma Sabbah, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026 According to the release, Chafin was last seen at the Critters Lounge where witnesses allegedly placed Billups and two other men. Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2026 The same day, seven other men were seen climbing out of a manhole in Gravesend. Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 14 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for other man

Word History

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of other man was in 1886

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“Other man.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/other%20man. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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