English · Family & People

husband

/ˈhʌzbənd/

[/ˈhʌzbənd/]

married man

Beginnernoun

Definition

The man that a woman or person is married to.

Example

Her husband cooks dinner every evening after his long workday.

Her husband cooks dinner every evening after his long workday.

Etymology

From Old Norse "husbondi," master of a house, from "hus," house, plus "bondi," dweller.

How & Where It’s Used

Refers to a married male partner.

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