work spouse
A man or woman in the workplace with whom one shares a special relationship similar to marriage, with confidences, loyalties, shared jokes and experiences, and an unusual degree of honesty or openness.
ADJ.
enough, excellent, faithful, faithful, good, present, public
My faithful spouse has supported me through every challenge in life.
VERB + SPOUSE
cheating, drinking, killing, kissing, respect, spend, think
My wife spends most evenings with her spouse at their cabin upstate.
SPOUSE + NOUN
church, citizen, japanese, politician, she's, someone, way, wonne
My spouse and I got married in a small church outside the city last spring.
PREP.
in, on, with, with
I discussed the inheritance issue with my spouse before making any decisions.
ADV.
perhaps, really, usually
My spouse usually handles the household finances while I manage the garden.