Husband: meaning, definitions and examples

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husband

 

[ ˈhʌzbənd ]

Context #1 | Noun

in a family

A husband is a married man who is in a legally recognized relationship with a woman.

Synonyms

mate, partner, spouse

Examples of usage

  • She has been married to her husband for over 20 years.
  • He is a loving and caring husband to his wife.
Context #2 | Noun

informal

Used humorously to refer to a man's skill or ability in a particular activity.

Synonyms

expert, master, professional

Examples of usage

  • He is quite the handyman around the house, a real husband when it comes to fixing things.

Translations

Translations of the word "husband" in other languages:

🇵🇹 marido

🇮🇳 पति

🇩🇪 Ehemann

🇮🇩 suami

🇺🇦 чоловік

🇵🇱 mąż

🇯🇵 夫 (おっと)

🇫🇷 mari

🇪🇸 esposo

🇹🇷 koca

🇰🇷 남편 (nampyeon)

🇸🇦 زوج (zawj)

🇨🇿 manžel

🇸🇰 manžel

🇨🇳 丈夫 (zhàngfu)

🇸🇮 mož

🇮🇸 eiginmaður

🇰🇿 күйеу

🇬🇪 ქმარი (k'mari)

🇦🇿 ər

🇲🇽 esposo

Etymology

The word 'husband' originated from the Old English word 'hūsbōnda', which meant 'male head of a household'. Over time, its meaning evolved to refer specifically to a married man. The concept of a husband as a partner in a marital relationship has further developed through history, with changing societal norms and legal frameworks.

See also: husbandry.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,071, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.