spouse
/spaʊ̯s/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: spouses · spousing · spoused
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A person in a marriage or marital relationship.
Noun
Examples
People should treat their spouses with respect.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To wed; to espouse.
VerbRegister: dated
Examples
Do you stand possess’d
Of any proof against the honourableness
Of Lady Auranthe, our new-spoused daughter?
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “spouse” mean?
A person in a marriage or marital relationship.
Is “spouse” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.