Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ex-husband
noun
/ɛks ˈhʌzbənd/
Definition
A man who was formerly married to someone but is no longer their husband due to divorce or annulment.
Examples
- After their divorce, she found it challenging to co-parent with her ex-husband.
- He remains friends with his ex-husband, despite their split.
- The wedding anniversary reminded her of good times she had with her ex-husband.
Meaning
The term ‘ex-husband’ refers to a male partner who has gone through a legal dissolution of marriage, indicating a past marital relationship.
Synonyms
- former husband
- previous husband
- ex-spouse
