Husband
/ˈhʌzbənd/
Definitions
2 meaningsA married man, especially when referring to him in relation to his wife.
/ˈhʌzbənd/
A married man
My husband is a wonderful cook.
💡 Simply: Your husband is the guy you're married to! He's your partner for life, the one you share a home and maybe even kids with. Think of him as your best friend, partner in crime, and someone you always turn to.
👶 For kids: A husband is a grown-up man who is married to a woman.
More Examples
She loves her husband very much.
They celebrated their anniversary with their husbands and wives
How It's Used
"She is married to her husband of 20 years."
"Under law, a husband and wife have certain rights and responsibilities."
To manage or conserve resources economically; to use sparingly.
/ˈhʌzbənd/
To manage economically; conserve
They were forced to husband their money during the crisis.
💡 Simply: Imagine you have a limited supply of cookies. To 'husband' them means to eat them slowly, carefully, so they last a long time. You're being careful with your resources!
👶 For kids: To husband means to save or use something carefully, like you're saving your allowance.
More Examples
She had to husband her time to complete all of her tasks.
We need to husband the remaining fuel.
How It's Used
"The family had to husband their dwindling resources during the economic downturn."
"We must husband our energy to complete the project."
Idioms & expressions
a good husband
A man who fulfills his marital duties and is supportive and caring towards his wife.
"He is a good husband and father."
be a good husband to someone
To treat your wife with love, respect, and care.
"He tries to be a good husband to his wife."
From Middle English *husbonde*, from Old Norse *húsbóndi* ('master of the house'), from *hús* ('house') + *bóndi* ('dweller, farmer, master').
The word 'husband' originates from Old Norse, reflecting the historical role of the male head of the household.
Memory tip
Think of the 'house-band' - the man who runs the house, in older times.