husband

n. the man that a person is married to.

n. a male partner in a marriage or marital relationship.

“She lives in London with her husband and their two young children.”

“After twenty years of marriage, her husband decided to retire early so they could travel across Europe together.”

v. to use something, like money or supplies, very carefully so that you do not waste it.

v. to manage or administer resources with prudence and frugality to ensure they last.

“The hikers had to husband their limited water supply during the long desert trek.”

“The small nation must husband its natural resources carefully if it hopes to maintain economic independence over the next decade.”

Formal

n. a large, firm cushion with arms that supports you while you sit up in bed.

n. a large pillow with armrests designed to support the back and sides of a person in a seated position.

“He leaned back against his husband pillow to read a book before sleeping.”

“She bought a plush husband for her dorm room so she could study comfortably while sitting on her bed.”

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