Husband and wife

noun

Two people who are married to each other.

John and Mary have been husband and wife for 20 years now.
Visual representation of "husband and wife" - Two people who are married to each other

Often appears as...

  • become husband and wife
  • live as husband and wife
noun

Refers to a legal relationship between two individuals who are married.

The assets were split equally between the husband and wife in the divorce settlement.
Visual representation of "husband and wife" - Refers to a legal relationship between two individuals who are married

Often appears as...

  • divorce between husband and wife
  • rights of the husband and wife

Usage tips

Formal

Technical

noun

Two people who are married to each other.

John and Mary have been husband and wife for 20 years now.
Visual representation of "husband and wife" - Two people who are married to each other

Often appears as...

  • become husband and wife
  • live as husband and wife
noun

Refers to a legal relationship between two individuals who are married.

The assets were split equally between the husband and wife in the divorce settlement.
Visual representation of "husband and wife" - Refers to a legal relationship between two individuals who are married

Often appears as...

  • divorce between husband and wife
  • rights of the husband and wife

Usage tips

Formal

Technical

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "husband and wife"
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Emotional Bond

The phrase signifies a deep, romantic relationship as much as a legal one.

Illustration for Emotional Bond
They're much more than just husband and wife; they're best friends.
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Public Recognition

Introducing a couple as husband and wife acknowledges their marriage publicly.

Illustration for Public Recognition
At the party, they were introduced as husband and wife for the first time.
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Unity

The phrase emphasizes the idea of two people functioning as one unit.

Illustration for Unity
As husband and wife, they make all major decisions together.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Emotional Bond

The phrase signifies a deep, romantic relationship as much as a legal one.

Illustration for Emotional Bond
They're much more than just husband and wife; they're best friends.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Public Recognition

Introducing a couple as husband and wife acknowledges their marriage publicly.

Illustration for Public Recognition
At the party, they were introduced as husband and wife for the first time.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Unity

The phrase emphasizes the idea of two people functioning as one unit.

Illustration for Unity
As husband and wife, they make all major decisions together.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Emotional Bond

The phrase signifies a deep, romantic relationship as much as a legal one.

Illustration for Emotional Bond
They're much more than just husband and wife; they're best friends.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Public Recognition

Introducing a couple as husband and wife acknowledges their marriage publicly.

Illustration for Public Recognition
At the party, they were introduced as husband and wife for the first time.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Unity

The phrase emphasizes the idea of two people functioning as one unit.

Illustration for Unity
As husband and wife, they make all major decisions together.
Visual representation of the word "Husband and wife"

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