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

As the spouses navigate royal duties and the pressures of public life, William and Kate have always put their children’s well-being first. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 14 July 2026

Having an American spouse was hardly a guarantee of financial solvency, a landlord told her, because couples separated by deportation frequently got divorced. — Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 13 July 2026

This is a privilege usually only extended to married spouses. — Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026

From 2005 to 2024, the share of adults ages 25 to 34 who lived independently, renting or owning a home with a spouse, declined from 74% to 62%, according to the Urban Institute. — Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 11 July 2026