better half

noun

Synonyms of better halfnext
: spouse

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Please come to our party—and your better half is invited, too! “Allow me to introduce you to my better half, Joan”
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My better half is this and more! — Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026 Which is why Grace offering the job to Hal over his better half is so good for the health of the show. — Alison Herman, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025 And Anthony’s better half, Kate, will also be back. — Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 14 Oct. 2025 Chalamet contrasted his better half in an all-white custom Givenchy by Sarah Burton suit. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for better half

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First Known Use

circa 1586, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of better half was circa 1586

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“Better half.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/better%20half. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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