spouse
noun
either member of a married pair in relation to the other; one's husband or wife.
spouses
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pluralof spouse.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"Both Congress and the general American workplace were designed by and for men who had often stay-at-home spouses who handled all of the domestic work," she said.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
Today, it’s $7,500 each for workers and their spouses, and those 50 or older can add an additional $1,100.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
Judge had a client last year where both spouses were working and they were paying more for daycare than their mortgage.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 5, 2026
Among the visitors are young travellers discovering the island for the first time, as well as families including women wearing headscarves, accompanied by their spouses and children in strollers.
From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 2026
We were all so used to sacrificing for our kids, our spouses, and our work.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
