husband — a married man considered in relation to his wife
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a married man considered in relation to his wife
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhʌzbənd/
Example Sentences
- Her husband tried to cook dinner but ended up ordering pizza instead.
- A good husband listens to his wife even when she's talking about her dreams.
- My husband claims he's allergic to housework.
husband
NOUN[/ˈhʌzbənd/]
a married man considered in relation to his wife
A husband holds his wife's hand with love and care on the sofa
The husband's band and hand unite the land — a promise of partnership where two hearts understand
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old Norse 'húsbóndi', combining 'hús' (house) and 'bóndi' (master/dweller). The word entered English through Norse settlement in medieval Britain and originally referred to the master of a household or a farmer.
Breakdown
hús (house) + bóndi (master/dweller) = húsbóndi (master of the house) > husband
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Her husband tried to cook dinner but ended up ordering pizza instead.”
“A good husband listens to his wife even when she's talking about her dreams.”
“My husband claims he's allergic to housework.”
“She introduced her husband to all her colleagues at the party.”
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