hubby

noun

hub·​by ˈhə-bē How to pronounce hubby (audio)
plural hubbies

Examples of hubby in a Sentence

my hubby's been gone on a trip all week, and I really miss him
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Not much of the flower arrangement her hubby gave her was visible in the photo, but a light-colored rose could be seen in the corner. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025 Even Sam can’t reassure her hubby that the meat is meaty. Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 12 Feb. 2025 In addition to life at home, Tisdale and her musician hubby have collaborated professionally, working on music together and creating their wellness brand Frenshe. Liza Esquibias, People.com, 11 Feb. 2025 Split evenly across America, Jaclyn lives in Los Angeles (of course) with her hot actor hubby, Kate’s in Austin, Texas to raise her own purportedly idyllic family, and Laurie is the resident New Yorker, divorcee, and heavy-drinker. Ben Travers, IndieWire, 11 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for hubby 

Word History

Etymology

by alteration

First Known Use

1688, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hubby was in 1688

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“Hubby.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hubby. Accessed 24 Feb. 2025.

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