# spouses

Pronunciation: say "SPOW-siz" /ˈspaʊ.sɪz/

## Noun

1. Plural of spouse. — plural of spouse
   - Simple: Plural of spouse. Use this when you mean more than one husband or wife.
   - _The surviving spouses each received a share of the estate._
   - _Health plans at the firm now extend coverage to spouses and children._

## Verb

2. Third-person singular simple present of spouse. Archaic: marries, or gives in marriage. *(dated)* — third-person singular simple present indicative of spouse
   - Simple: Third-person singular present of spouse. This is an old use meaning marries, or gives someone in marriage.

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