Looking for the meaning of the word SPOUSE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of SPOUSE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Spouse
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
Middle English: from Old French spous(e), variant of espous(e), from Latin sponsus (masculine), sponsa (feminine), past participles of spondere ‘betroth’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
spaʊs
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a husband or wife, considered in relation to their partner
Short Definition:husband or wife, considered in relation to their partner
Examples:- communication is the key to understanding your spouse, partner, or significant other
- technology can be the downfall of cheating spouses
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