spouse

noun

ˈspau̇s How to pronounce spouse (audio)
Definition of spousenext
as in partner
the person to whom another is married employees and their spouses are covered by the health plan

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Recent Examples of spouse Hargitay pulled Peter Hermann, who played the narrator's spouse, Sam, by the hand to encourage him to kneel. — Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 6 July 2026 The consumer spending was a sign that women were spending on themselves and their own interests—not just on their spouses and families. — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 6 July 2026 For example, if the agreement is extremely one-sided or leaves one spouse at a severe disadvantage. — Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 6 July 2026 The plus-ones are usually spouses or partners, but not always. — Nick Miller, New York Times, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for spouse
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spouse
  1. partner
  2. husband
  3. wife
Noun
  • Durán Guerrero’s neighbor said the young man, who was headed to work when the shooting happened, lived with his partner and their 3-year-old daughter.
    — Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
  • Urban League of Greater Miami, Inc, Black-Owned Media Alliance, and National Pan-Hellenic Council of Miami-Dade are community partners of the forum.
    — Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
Definition of partner
Noun
  • In a flashback to the previous day, Lucky embraces her husband, Cary (Drew Starkey), on the balcony of their massive hotel suite in Las Vegas.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 15 July 2026
  • The actress is expecting her third child with husband Adam Shulman.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 14 July 2026
Definition of husband
Noun
  • The Seasnake, who has lost his wife and his heir to her war, is justifiably livid.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 6 July 2026
  • His third wife, Cuban model Sheila Mariño, gave birth to their son in June.
    — Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Definition of wife

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