Domestic Partner (Noun)
Meaning
A person (not necessarily a spouse) with whom you cohabit and share a long-term sexual relationship.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- My domestic partner and I have been together for over five years and own a house together.
- After her divorce, Sarah's domestic partner of seven years stood by her during her cancer treatment.
- When I traveled for work, my domestic partner took care of our kids and pets at home.
- We welcomed our friends' domestic partner to the dinner party with open arms and respect.
- After losing her job, she had to rely on her domestic partner for financial support during that tough period.