missus

[mis-uhz, -uhs] / ˈmɪs əz, -əs /

NOUN

lady

Synonyms

STRONGEST

female girl woman

STRONG

adult broad dame gal mama matron mistress

WEAK

babe broad doll old lady old woman queen bee

Example Sentences

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The monster’s missus comes with as much narrative anticipation as Godot.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

I always say to my missus or to my parents and brother: 'I don't need anything.

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026

Danny Dyer is back on the big screen with a film about a bloke trying to win back his missus.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2025

Like I said, Scholes is my ultimate hero but me and my missus both love Ruud.

From BBC • Dec. 2, 2024

She said, “I ’spect me and Kamau and the baby’s heading back to my missus in Kentucky.

From "Elijah of Buxton" by Christopher Paul Curtis