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Definition of spouse

spouse

/spaʊs/
spouse
Plural:spouses
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Adjective:spousal
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• noun

1

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

Example

"Employees are welcome to invite their spouse or domestic partner to the annual company dinner."

Synonyms
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• Rhymes for spouse

• Nearby Words

spotting
spotty
spousal
spouse
spouseless
spout
sprain

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in Middle English from Old French espous, from Latin sponsus ('bridegroom, betrothed'), past participle of spondere ('to pledge solemnly, betroth').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Spouse. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/spouse
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