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

Employees of The Athletic Media Company, its parent and affiliate companies as well as the immediate family (spouse, parents, siblings and children) and household members of each such employee are not eligible. — The Athletic, New York Times, 20 July 2026

Or that most people know him only as a grieving spouse, and he was elected out of sympathy? — Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026

Discussions with partners, spouses and close friends will be lively. — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 20 July 2026

But real people love it when their spouses find riches and fame, right? — Scott Westerfeld, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026