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

In some instances, DHS has released military spouses following media attention and advocacy by congressional leaders. — Jack Brook, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Since his administration launched its mass deportation campaign and reversed limits on ICE arresting military spouses and parents, such arrests have become more common. — Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026

But most Buddhists see this goal as out of reach in this lifetime and instead have desires for worldly things, such as getting a job, winning the lottery or finding a spouse. — Brooke Schedneck, The Conversation, 24 Aug. 2026

Under policies embraced by Republican and Democratic administrations, the undocumented parents and spouses of service members have generally been shielded from deportation. — Catherine Bouvet, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026