significant other

noun
UK: /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt ˈʌðər/
US: /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt ˈʌðər/

  1. A person's romantic partner in a relationship.

    1. My significant other is coming to the party with me.
    2. She introduced her significant other to her parents during the holidays showing commitment.

  2. A person with whom someone has a close, usually romantic, relationship.

    1. I love spending time with my significant other.
    2. Planning a surprise vacation for my significant other requires careful consideration of their preferences.

Synonyms

partner boyfriend girlfriend lover spouse sweetheart

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "significant other" in English means: A person's romantic partner in a relationship., A person with whom someone has a close, usually romantic, relationship..

The phonetic transcription of "significant other" is /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt ˈʌðər/ in British English and /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt ˈʌðər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "significant other": partner, boyfriend, girlfriend, lover, spouse, sweetheart.

Example usage of "significant other": "My significant other is coming to the party with me.". More examples on the page.