Noun
my brothers and sisters and their spouses
employees and their spouses are covered by the health plan
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Noun
These are behaviors by a spouse, partner or loved one that are meant to control, isolate or frighten.—R. Eric Thomas, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024 Veterans, active duty military, fire, police, EMTs and spouses receive 10% off entire purchase by mentioning Hero Discount Program at the register and presenting valid ID.—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 7 Nov. 2024
Verb
The Selling Sunset star recently celebrated her 43rd birthday by renewing her vows to spouse G Flip in Australia, G Flip’s home country.—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 24 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for spouse
Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English, from Anglo-French espus (masculine) & espuse (feminine), from Latin sponsus betrothed man, groom & sponsa betrothed woman, bride, both from sponsus, past participle of spondēre to promise, betroth; akin to Greek spendein to pour a libation, Hittite šipant-
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