Synonyms for
Husbands
Definition
Husbands is the plural form of husband, which refers to a married man in relation to his wife.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- devoted husbands
- loving husbands
- good husbands
- doting husbands
- neglectful husbands
- absent husbands
- husbands and wives
- my husband
Word family
noun husbandry
Usage note
The word 'husbands' refers specifically to male spouses. While 'mates' can be used informally, it's less common and can also refer to friends or colleagues.
Example sentences
- My parents have been great husbands and wives to each other for over 30 years.
- He is one of the most caring and loving husbands I know.
- She has been married to three different husbands in her lifetime.
- All of my friends are married, but I have yet to find a husband.
- He surprised his wife on their anniversary with a romantic dinner, showing what a great husband he is.
Quotes
A good husband is never the first to go to sleep at night or the last to awake in the morning.
A husband is someone who after taking the trash out, gives the impression he just cleaned the whole house.
A husband is someone who, after taking the trash out, gives the impression that he just cleaned the whole house.