hubby

noun

hub·​by ˈhə-bē How to pronounce hubby (audio)
plural hubbies

Examples of hubby in a Sentence

my hubby's been gone on a trip all week, and I really miss him
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Also rare have been on-screen appearances by JJ’s hubby. Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 15 May 2025 Her Grammy-winning hubby, 52, has proven to be a supportive partner throughout her new endeavor, even appearing on multiple episodes this season. Liza Esquibias, People.com, 9 May 2025 The actress got married to her NBA Hall of Famer hubby in 2014 and wore a stunning strapless Dennis Basso custom wedding gown. Essence, 23 Apr. 2025 Sam is also excited to have another person around who can answer ghost questions and who understands her gift/burden, but her hubby Jay is being left out of their conversations and jokes. Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 1 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for hubby

Word History

Etymology

by alteration

First Known Use

1688, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hubby was in 1688

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“Hubby.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hubby. Accessed 19 May. 2025.

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