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

But skin-to-skin time can be practiced by non-breastfeeding parents, non-birthing parents, and spouses. — Parents, 28 July 2026

Permanent advance voters, military and overseas voters and their spouses and dependents and those who have signed a declaration of religious objection form are exempt from needing photo ID in Kansas. — Zuri Primos july 27, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026

Through four generations, the Prisco family tree became deeply rooted in the store – with aunts, uncles, spouses and dozens of cousins all pitching in to stock shelves, slice meat and display produce. — Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026

Social Security spousal benefits allow a married person of any gender to receive a monthly payment based on their spouse's work record, instead of (or in addition to) their own work record. — Dan Avery, CNBC, 26 July 2026