Synonyms of missus

missus

noun

ˈmi-səz 

variants or missis

as in wife

a female partner in a marriage

after their children grew up and moved out, they looked to move into a smaller place where he and the missus could retire comfortably

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wife
• wifey
• Mrs.
• madam
• lady
• spouse
• woman
• helpmeet
• helpmate
• partner
• bride
• old lady
• widow
• matron
• consort
• significant other
• better half
• housekeeper
• dowager
• mate
• companion
• housewife
• hausfrau
• stay-at-home
• homemaker
• soulmate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of missus

Mozart’s missus, Constanze (Gabrielle Creevy), is a much bigger presence here than before, extending into scenes set after the composer’s death. — Robert Lloyd, Boston Herald, 10 May 2026

The monster’s missus comes with as much narrative anticipation as Godot. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026

Luckily, Pastor Bryant stood in solidarity with his missis and didn’t leave her to the wolves. — Essence, 5 Jan. 2026

My mum and dad, my missus, and the kids did a different type of jail. — Simon Hughes, New York Times, 11 July 2025

Anyway, Wharton and his new missus enter and take to the dance floor; while everyone’s attention is on the couple, the handmaids continue their work of making sure everyone wearing a white bonnet has her own personal death stick. — Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 13 May 2025