husband
word
/ˈhəzbənd/
HUHZ-buhnd
/hˈʌsbənd/
HUZ-buhnd
Definition
A husband is a man who is married to a woman. He is the male partner in a married couple.
Usage & Nuances
'Husband' is a formal and common term for a married man. It is used in everyday speech and writing. Do not confuse with 'wife', which means a married woman. Sometimes used in expressions like 'husband and wife' or 'my husband'. In casual speech, people may also say 'my man' or just the name.
Spanish: esposo - maridoPortuguese (BR): maridoPortuguese (PT): maridoChinese (Simplified): 丈夫Chinese (Traditional): 丈夫Hindi: पतिArabic: زوجBengali: স্বামীRussian: мужJapanese: 夫Vietnamese: chồngKorean: 남편Turkish: kocaUrdu: شوہرIndonesian: suami
Example Sentences
My husband is very kind to everyone.
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Her husband works in a bank.
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They are a happy couple; he is her husband.
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I asked my husband to help with the dishes after dinner.
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My husband and I love to travel together on holidays.
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She told her husband the good news right away.
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