First Gentleman

noun

variants or first gentleman

plural First Gentlemen or first gentlemen

: the husband or male partner of the chief executive of a country or jurisdiction

Kristi Noem's husband has reached another milestone in his role as First Gentleman, albeit a very small one. Bryon Noem has been memorialized in the First Spouse Doll Case, where dolls are displayed with the attire that the spouse—and in one instance, sister—of every South Dakota governor wore at their inauguration.

—Trevor J. Mitchell

There is virtually nothing a first lady or first gentleman must do. If the spouse of the president wishes to make few public appearances, or do little for public causes, and focus almost exclusively on her personal and private concerns, that is, of course, an option.

—David Frum

Examples of First Gentleman in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Swenson was a noted Broadway actress as well, starring in New Faces and The First Gentleman. —Lauren Huff, EW.com, 28 July 2023

The city announced the First Gentleman’s passing in a statement on Monday. —Alexis Jones, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1924, in the meaning defined above