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

Ian Winter, Brand’s defense lawyer, asked his client’s spouse about Brand’s character. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2026

Police said the two were estranged spouses, and likely met for what was intended to be a civil conversation. — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Oct. 2026

Federal appointees must list their spouses’ employment, but Jackson never included her husband’s role at 137 Ventures on her public disclosures. — Corey G. Johnson, ProPublica, 29 Oct. 2026

But if one spouse was coerced into participating or the arbitrator exceeded the authority the couple had agreed to give them, a court could set the decision aside. — Asma Uddin, The Conversation, 29 Oct. 2026