English · Family & People
husband
/ˈhʌzbənd/
[/ˈhʌzbənd/]
married man
Beginnernoun
Definition
The man that a woman or person is married to.
Example
Her husband cooks dinner every evening after his long workday.
Her husband cooks dinner every evening after his long workday.
Etymology
From Old Norse "husbondi," master of a house, from "hus," house, plus "bondi," dweller.
How & Where It’s Used
Refers to a married male partner.