Meaning & use
husband
A man in relation to his spouse in a marriage.
See it in a sentence
Her husband cooked dinner while she finished a work call.
They introduced each other as husband and wife at the party.
A note on using this word
As a verb, 'husband' means to use resources carefully and sparingly, as in 'husband one's strength'; this usage is formal and less common.
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To use or manage resources carefully and economically.
The expedition had to husband its remaining food for the final leg of the journey.
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