husband and wife

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

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In September 2017, Harington and Leslie announced their engagement before officially becoming husband and wife in Scotland in June 2018. — Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026 Speaking of real-life couples, Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem star opposite each other as husband and wife in Bunker, which premieres on September 8. — Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 1 Sep. 2026 Marking the sophomore feature of Companion‘s Drew Hancock, Seasons follows a husband and wife who buy their dream ranch, only to discover the land is alive with ancient spirits. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2026 An investigation revealed that when the husband and wife in their 80s stepped out to listen to the estimate, another man slipped into the house. — Jermont Terry, CBS News, 25 Aug. 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 4 Sep. 2026.

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