Spouse: meaning, definitions and examples

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spouse

[ spaʊs ]

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family

A spouse is a partner in a marriage, civil union, or common-law marriage. They are considered to be each other's significant other.

Synonyms

husband, mate, partner, wife

Examples of usage

My spouse and I have been married for ten years.
She is my spouse, my partner in life.
We are legally recognized as spouses.
Our spouses support us in everything we do.
The spouses share a strong bond.

Translations

Translations of the word "spouse" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cônjuge

🇮🇳 जीवनसाथी

🇩🇪 Ehepartner

Gatte
Gattin

🇮🇩 pasangan

suami
istri

🇺🇦 чоловік

дружина
подружжя

🇵🇱 małżonek

🇯🇵 配偶者 (はいぐうしゃ)

夫 (おっと)
妻 (つま)

🇫🇷 conjoint

conjointe
époux
épouse

🇪🇸 esposo

esposa
cónyuge

🇹🇷 eş

🇰🇷 배우자 (bae-uja)

🇸🇦 زوج

🇨🇿 manžel

🇸🇰 manžel

🇨🇳 配偶 (pèi'ǒu)

🇸🇮 zakonec

🇮🇸 maki

🇰🇿 жұбай

🇬🇪 მეუღლე

🇦🇿 həyat yoldaşı

🇲🇽 esposo

esposa
cónyuge

Word origin

The word 'spouse' originated from the Old French word 'espus', which meant 'married'. It entered the English language in the 13th century. The term has been used to refer to a married person's partner for centuries, reflecting the cultural and legal significance of marriage in society.