Definitions for spouse
spaʊs, spaʊzspouse

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. spouse, partner, married person, mate, better halfnoun

   a person's partner in marriage

WiktionaryRate this definition:3.5 / 2 votes

1. spousenoun

   A person's husband or wife

   People should treat their spouses with respect.

2. spouseverb

   to wed, to espouse

3. Etymology: espous, espouse and espus, espuse by aphasis from sponsus, sponsa, from spondere, from spend-

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. SPOUSEnoun

   One joined in marriage; a husband or wife.

   Etymology: sponsa, sponsus, Latin; espouse, French.

   She is of good esteem;
   Beside so qualified as may beseem
   The spouse of any noble gentleman. William Shakespeare.

   At once farewel, O faithful spouse! they said;
   At once th’ encroaching rhinds their closing lips invade. Dryd.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Spouse

   A spouse is a significant other in a marriage. In certain contexts, it can also apply to a civil union or common-law marriage. Although a spouse is a form of significant other, the latter term also includes non-marital partners who play a social role similar to that of a spouse, but do not have rights and duties reserved by law to a spouse.

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1. spouse

   A spouse is a person's husband or wife, whom they are legally married to. This term is gender-neutral, meaning it can refer to a person of any gender, and is used in legal and formal contexts.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Spousenoun

   a man or woman engaged or joined in wedlock; a married person, husband or wife

2. Spousenoun

   a married man, in distinct from a spousess or married woman; a bridegroom or husband

3. Spousenoun

   to wed; to espouse

4. Etymology: [See Espouse, and Spouse, n.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Spouse

   spowz, n. a husband or wife.—adj. Spous′al, pertaining to a spouse, or to marriage: nuptial: matrimonial.—n. usually in pl. nuptials: marriage.—adj. Spouse′less, destitute of a spouse: unmarried. [O. Fr. espouse (Fr. époux, fem. épouse)—L. sponsus, pa.p. of spondēre, to promise in marriage.]

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. spouse

   A persons husband or wife.

   The spouse of each is important and we know that marriage is a life partnership and relationship.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on March 20, 2020  

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Anagrams for spouse »

1. opuses

2. esopus

How to pronounce spouse?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

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   Veena

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   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

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   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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How to say spouse in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of spouse in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of spouse in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of spouse in a Sentence

1. Laura Cobb:

   Normal weight people whose spouses went from being normal weight to obese were more likely to become obese, this suggests that changes in one spouse are likely to also be reflected in the other spouse, likely because of similar changes in diet, physical activity or other behaviors that impact obesity.

2. Debra Umberson:

   When married people get in shape or lose weight, it’s often because one spouse takes the lead and urges the other spouse along, even if the person not taking the lead is resistant, over time they will probably be influenced by the kinds of food and activities their spouse is involved with – especially if the person taking the lead is the one who purchases groceries or prepares meals.

3. Trisha Harp:

   Harp's data showed that entrepreneurs who set shared long-term business and family goals with their spouses scored higher in every area of satisfaction than those who didn’t. On her surveys, entrepreneurs who set shared business goals were 17 percent happier than those who didn’t; and 27 percent who set shared family goals reported higher levels of satisfaction. Of those who set shared family goals, 98 percent reported being still in love with their spouse. Contrary to what one might believe, Harp's data showed that when entrepreneurs shared both positive and negative aspects of the business on a regular basis, the other spouse's trust and confidence in the entrepreneur actually increased. Sharing on a regular basis increases the spouse's belief in their entrepreneur’s ability to succeed, Harp says. When the entrepreneur chooses not to share, the spouse usually knows when something is wrong, simply by observing his/her partner’s demeanor. The not knowing leads to frustration, anxiety and impatience, Harp says. However, when the entrepreneur shares on a regular basis, the spouse is privy to the solutions the entrepreneur is considering, she adds. And discussions make the non-entrepreneur spouse feel as if he or she is contributing. This helps increase a spouse's ‘buy-in’ and makes them feel like it is ‘our’ company instead of just ‘your company,’.

4. Barbara Bush:

   Somewhere out in this audience may even be someone who will one day follow my footsteps, and preside over the White House as the president' s spouse. I wish him well

5. Famous Proverb:

   The spouse of a woman is a man, the spouse of a man is his livelihood. #WomensDay2020

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