husband

A1
Pronunciation
/ˈhʌz.bənd/
/ˈhʌz.bənd/
Noun
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

The master of a house; the head of a family; a householder.

2 Definition

A tiller of the ground; a husbandman.

3 Definition

A prudent or frugal manager.

4 Definition

A man in a marriage or marital relationship, especially in relation to his spouse.

Example Sentences
  • You should start dating so you can find a suitable husband.
5 Definition

The male of a pair of animals.

6 Definition

A manager of property; one who has the care of another's belongings, owndom, or interests; a steward; an economist.

7 Definition

A large cushion with arms meant to support a person in the sitting position.

Example Sentences
  • While reading her book, Sally leaned back against her husband, wishing it were the human kind.
8 Definition

A polled tree; a pollard.

Verb
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

To manage or administer carefully and frugally; use to the best advantage; economise.

Example Sentences
  • For my means, I'll husband them so well, / They shall go far. — Shakespeare.
2 Definition

To conserve.

3 Definition

To till; cultivate; farm; nurture.

4 Definition

To provide with a husband.

5 Definition

To engage or act as a husband to; assume the care of or responsibility for; accept as one's own.