husband and wife

phrase

: a married couple
They were husband and wife for almost 60 years.

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After exchanging vows, the newlyweds slipped away for their first Champagne toast as husband and wife. — Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026 The husband and wife are noted allies of DeSantis, who appointed them to the boards of two of the state’s public universities. — Kate Payne, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2026 Although Holmes and Evans have two children together and refer to each other as husband and wife, Holmes told People in 2025 that they were not legally married. — Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026 Once Walsh and Colton recited their vows and were officially declared husband and wife, their attendants sent a parachute announcing the news to the people on the ground. — Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for husband and wife

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“Husband and wife.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/husband%20and%20wife. Accessed 1 Nov. 2026.

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