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husbanda 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/

Korean meaning: 남편

Korean pronunciation: **허**즈번드

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

husband concept
💡 Concept

A husband holds his wife's hand with love and care on the sofa

husband rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

The husband's band and hand unite the land — a promise of partnership where two hearts understand

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈhʌzbənd/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈhʌzbənd/

🌳Etymology

Roothusband

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.

🎵Rhyme

bandhandlandstand
band
hand
land
stand

🔗Collocations

loving husband
husband and wife
devoted husband
ex-husband
future husband
ideal husband

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

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.

😄 Fun example

My husband claims he's allergic to housework.

She introduced her husband to all her colleagues at the party.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

spousepartnermateconsort

Antonyms

wifebachelorsingle man

Related

marriageweddingfamilycouplerelationship

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