spouse  /ˈspaʊs/ ? Meaning of "spouse"

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Definition(s):

  • (n) a person's partner in marriage

Synonym(s)

Usage(s):

  1. A new study suggests that 40% of people are never told their spouse has incurable cancer, or don't find out until just before their death.
  2. When a spouse dies, immigrants who have been married for less than two years can be deported.
  3. Nor, for that matter, does she feel a spouse should have to sand down her edges.

Quotes

  1. "I have intentionally omitted to provide for my spouse and other heirs, including future spouses and children and other descendants now living and those hereafter born or adopted," Smith said in the will, which was signed under her legal name,...
    on Feb 16, 2007 By: Daniel Smith Source: Washington Post

  2. "I'm a survivor of the war. I'm a surviving spouse," Youngblood says. "That's the best way I can say it because every day you're surviving."
    on Mar 8, 2008 By: Laura Youngblood Source: USA Today

  3. "We spent nine years together on 'Everybody Loves Raymond.' It is like losing a spouse," said Doris Roberts, who played his wife on the TV show. "I am going to miss my dear friend, so unlike the character he played on television. He's a...
    on Dec 13, 2006 By: Doris Roberts Source: Reuters Canada

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