Synonyms for

Spouse

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

Definition

A husband or wife, considered in relation to their partner.

Synonyms & similar words

partner betterhalf mate marriedperson partner mate companion husband wife soulmate beloved helpmate consort matey lover paramour sweetheart monogamist monogynist

Synonyms by register

Formal

consort partner matrimonial partner

Informal

old man old lady other half husband wife

Literary

beloved life partner

Antonyms

single unmarried bachelor spinster widow divorced

Common collocations

  • legal spouse
  • legal spouse rights
  • former spouse
  • devoted spouse
  • loving spouse
  • common-law spouse
  • registered spouse

Word family

noun spouse

Usage note

Spouse is a gender-neutral term for a husband or wife. It is generally considered formal or neutral in register.

Example sentences

  1. My spouse and I love to go on walks together.
  2. I'm so grateful for my spouse's support.
  3. My spouse is my best friend.
  4. We're celebrating our anniversary with a romantic dinner with my spouse.
  5. My spouse is the most important person in my life.

Quotes

  • "A happy marriage is a long conversation which always seems too short." - Andre Maurois
  • "The greatest happiness of life is the conviction that we are loved; loved for ourselves, or rather, loved in spite of ourselves." - Victor Hugo
  • "A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person." - Mignon McLaughlin

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