Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

his-and-her

adjective
/ˈhɪz ənd hɜr/
Definition
referring to or denoting possessions, roles, or characteristics associated with males and females respectively.
Examples
  • His-and-her towels were neatly arranged in the bathroom.
  • The couple decided to buy his-and-her bicycles for weekend rides.
  • They have a his-and-her sink in their master bathroom.
Meaning
The phrase ‘his-and-her’ is used to denote things that are shared or designated for both men and women, typically used in the context of belongings or attributes that may vary between genders.
Synonyms
  • joint
  • shared
  • couple’s