man and wife
Học thuậtThân thiện
Definition
Noun: A married couple; two people who are legally united as spouses in a matrimonial relationship. This term explicitly refers to the pair together in their married state.
Usage
The term "man and wife" is a traditional and formal phrase used to denote a married couple, particularly at the moment of or following a marriage ceremony. It is often used in legal, religious, or ceremonial contexts.
Examples
- The priest pronounced them man and wife.
- They lived happily as man and wife for over fifty years.
- The document listed the couple as man and wife.
Advanced Usage
- The phrase can be used to emphasize the traditional roles or legal bond within a marriage, though in modern usage, more gender-neutral terms like "married couple" or "spouses" are often preferred.
- It is commonly found in wedding vows, pronouncements, and formal announcements.
Variants and Related Words
- Married couple (n): A more common and modern synonym.
- Husband and wife (n): A very similar phrase, often used interchangeably.
- Spouses (n): A gender-neutral legal term for married partners.
Synonyms
- Married couple
- Husband and wife
- Newlyweds (specifically for a recently married couple)
- Wedded pair
Idioms and Fixed Phrases
- To become man and wife: To get married.
- They will become man and wife in a ceremony this June.
- To live as man and wife: To cohabit in a relationship that is like marriage, sometimes without being formally married.
- They have lived as man and wife for many years.
Noun
- two people who are married to each other
- his second marriage was happier than the first
- a married couple without love