Husband (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun
  1. a married man, especially when considered in relation to his partner in marriage.
  2. a manager.
  3. a prudent or frugal manager.
verb (used with object)
  1. to manage, especially with prudent economy.
  2. to use frugally; conserve: to husband one's resources.
  3. Archaic.
    • to be or become a husband to; marry.
    • to find a husband for.
    • to till; cultivate.
noun
  1. a woman's partner in marriage
  2. archaic
    • a manager of an estate
    • a frugal person
verb
  1. to manage or use (resources, finances, etc) thriftily
  2. archaic
    • to find a husband for
    • (of a woman) to marry (a man)
  3. to till (the soil)
Husband (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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