husbands
word · lemma: husband
/ˈhəzbəndz/
HUHZ-buhdz
/hˈʌsbəndz/
HUHZ-buhdz
Definition
Married men in relation to their wives. It is the plural form of 'husband'.
Usage & Nuances
Used when talking about more than one married man. Common phrases include 'husbands and wives' and 'their husbands'. Do not confuse it with 'men' in general, since 'husbands' specifically means married men.
Spanish: maridos - espososPortuguese (BR): maridosPortuguese (PT): maridosChinese (Simplified): 丈夫们Chinese (Traditional): 丈夫們Hindi: पतिArabic: أزواج - أزواجهنّ (في سياق النساء)Bengali: স্বামীগণ - স্বামীরাRussian: мужьяJapanese: 夫たちVietnamese: những người chồngKorean: 남편들Turkish: kocalarUrdu: شوہرIndonesian: para suami
Example Sentences
The app is popular with busy moms and husbands who plan meals for the week.
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Their husbands work in the same office.
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The two husbands cooked dinner tonight.
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Many husbands came to the school meeting.
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At the party, the husbands stood by the grill talking about soccer.
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Some husbands are great at remembering anniversaries, and some really aren't.
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