noun
- plural of spouse; married partners in a relationship
Examples
- Both spouses must sign the mortgage documents.
- The company offers health insurance benefits for employees and their spouses.
- Military spouses often face unique challenges when their partners are deployed.
- The tax law allows spouses to file jointly or separately.
- Many spouses choose to share household responsibilities equally.
- The retirement plan provides survivor benefits for spouses.
- Some spouses decide to keep separate bank accounts after marriage.