Synonyms of spouse

spouse

noun

ˈspau̇s 

as in partner

the person to whom another is married

employees and their spouses are covered by the health plan

Synonyms & Similar Words

• partner
• husband
• wife
• mate
• consort
• significant other
• bride
• better half
• groom
• hubby
• bridegroom
• soulmate
• domestic partner
• mister
• helpmate
• man
• old man
• helpmeet
• lady

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ex
• single
• bachelor
• maid
• maiden
• spinster
• bachelorette

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of spouse

Often, the people who will pick it up first will be the people around them — a spouse, other family members. — Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026

The wife in Taiwan argued that small indicator lights gave no meaningful warning, a concern that extends to guests, children, domestic workers and estranged spouses. — Jihun Joun, The Conversation, 17 Sep. 2026

That's about $668 less each month than the single-life option, but the tradeoff is that payments can continue for the surviving spouse's lifetime. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026

Instead, adult prospective students are fitting the decision around time and resource-intensive responsibilities––a job, spouse, children, aging parents, a mortgage and other demands. — Brian Hartnack, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026