Synonyms for

Husband

Verb / ˈhʌzbʌnd / Another word for husband — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A married man considered in relation to his spouse.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

spouse matrimonial partner

Informal

hubby old man main man

Literary

consort lord of the manor

Antonyms

wife partner lover paramour boyfriend girlfriend

Common collocations

  • devoted husband
  • loving husband
  • husband and wife
  • husband material
  • husband's name
  • husband's rights
  • husband's duty

Word family

noun husbandry

Usage note

While 'husband' is a neutral term, 'hubby' is informal and often used affectionately. 'Husbandry' refers to the care, cultivation, and breeding of crops and animals.

Example sentences

  1. My husband and I have been married for ten years.
  2. I'm looking for a husband who is kind and caring.
  3. She introduced her new husband to all her friends.
  4. He's a good husband and a devoted father.
  5. She loves her husband more than anything in the world.

Quotes

  • A good husband makes a good wife. - John Florio
  • A husband is what is left of a lover, after the nerve has been extracted. - Helen Rowland
  • The best thing a father can do for his children is to love their mother. - John Wooden

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