Husband — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈhəz-bənd/ hus·band

Meaning & Definition of Husband

Husband (noun)

  1. a male partner in a marriage
  2. the manager of another's property, steward
  3. a frugal manager

Husband (verb)

  1. to manage prudently and economically
  2. to use sparingly, conserve
  3. to find a husband for, mate

Husband (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a male partner in a marriage

    "she and her husband just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary"

    similar: hubby, man, mister, old man
    related: better half, companion, consort, mate, partner, significant other, spouse, Mr. Right, soulmate, bridegroom, groom, benedict, widower, househusband

Husband (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to avoid the wasteful or destructive use of

    "husband our natural resources so that our children and grandchildren may benefit from them"

    similar: conserve
    related: economize, save, scrimp, skimp, preserve, protect, hoard, lay by, lay up
    opposite: blow, dissipate, fritter (away), lavish, misspend, run through, squander, throw away, waste
    near: clean (out), consume, deplete, drain, exhaust, expend, impoverish, spend, use up

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Husband

The most common words with a similar meaning to Husband:

hubby, man, mister, old man, conserve

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Husband

Words with the opposite meaning of Husband:

blow, dissipate, fritter (away), lavish, misspend, run through, squander, throw away, waste

Related Words for Husband

better half, companion, consort, mate, partner, significant other, spouse, Mr. Right, soulmate, bridegroom, groom, benedict, widower, househusband, economize, save, scrimp, skimp, preserve, protect, hoard, lay by, lay up

Near Antonyms of Husband

clean (out), consume, deplete, drain, exhaust, expend, impoverish, spend, use up

Word Forms of Husband

Inflections: husbanded, husbanding, husbands

Derived words: husbandly (adjective), husbander (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Husband

Middle English husbonde, from Old English hūsbonda master of a house, from Old Norse hūsbōndi, from hūs house + bōndi householder; akin to Old Norse būa to inhabit; akin to Old English būan to dwell bower

First known use: 13th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Husband

Words & Phrases Containing Husband

husband and wife, estranged husband, take a wife/husband

Frequently Asked Questions about Husband

What does "Husband" mean?

"Husband" means a male partner in a marriage. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: a male partner in a marriage. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Husband"?

Other words for "Husband" include hubby, man, mister, old man and conserve. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Husband" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Husband"?

There are 28 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Husband". Common alternatives include hubby, man, mister, old man and conserve.

What is the opposite of "Husband"?

Antonyms of "Husband" include blow, dissipate, fritter (away), lavish, misspend, run through, squander and throw away. Near antonyms include clean (out), consume, deplete and drain.

How do you use "Husband" in a sentence?

Examples of "Husband" in a sentence: "she and her husband just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary"; "husband our natural resources so that our children and grandchildren may benefit from them".

Is "Husband" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Husband" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

Is "Husband" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As an A1-level word, "Husband" is typical of Cambridge A1 Movers (Young Learners), TOEIC Listening & Reading 120+.

How do you pronounce "Husband"?

"Husband" is pronounced /ˈhəz-bənd/ and divided into syllables as hus·band.