hubby

noun

hub·​by ˈhə-bē 

plural hubbies

: husband

Synonyms of hubby

• husband

Examples of hubby in a Sentence

my hubby's been gone on a trip all week, and I really miss him

Recent Examples on the Web

Hartnett is believable in the hubby role, although — without spoilers — this character is becoming a bit of a cliché in this genre. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026

Swift’s hubby Travis Kelce, however, was sadly absent from the show, as the NFL star had a Chiefs game against the Miami Dolphins in Florida today. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 28 Sep. 2026

Swift’s hubby, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, caught a touchdown pass and had another big game as KC defeated the Dolphins 24-10 in Miami. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2026

My darling hubby took the photo a few months ago on his phone and our kitty won first place at my local gym/OTF pet photo contest! — Rasputin Todd, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

by alteration

First Known Use

1688, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for hubby

• chubby
• cubby
• grubby
• scrubby
• shrubby
• stubby
• tubby