Better Half Definition

noun
One's spouse.
American Heritage
One's spouse; esp., one's wife.
Webster's New World

(idiomatic, US, Canada) A person's spouse or lover, most commonly a man's wife. Generally a compliment or sign of respect.

I'd like you to meet my better half Linda.
My better half won't be coming tonight.
Wiktionary

(idiomatic, archaic) A person's close friend or companion.

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Other Word Forms of Better Half

Noun

Singular:
better half
Plural:
better-halves

Origin of Better Half

  • Ultimately translation of such phrases in Latin poety as animae dīmidium meae half of my soul (referring to the poet's friend)

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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