husband and wife

idiom

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

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The husband and wife each immigrated to Waterbury at a young age. Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 18 Apr. 2025 After the season one finale had separated Spencer and Alex, season two charted the husband and wife taking different, yet both treacherous, journeys to get back to Montana. Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2025 After congratulating the pregnant women, the husband and wife turn their attention to a cheerful Aisha. Angel Saunders, People.com, 14 Apr. 2025 Once securing a warrant to enter, officers found the husband and wife dead inside, Depue said. Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2025 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 23 Apr. 2025.

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