Relationship Status Terms

noun the state or quality of being single or unmarried

• The concept of singleness is often explored in philosophical discussions about individual identity.
• Some people prefer the freedom that comes with singleness, while others enjoy being in a relationship.
• I'm loving the single life right now, no drama or stress from a relationship.
• In a way, the singleness of the artist's vision allowed for a more authentic expression in their work.

verb to join or connect together

adjective being in a romantic relationship or partnership

adverb in a paired or joined manner

• The two colleagues decided to work together and coupled up to tackle the project.
• I heard that Sarah and John finally coupled up after months of flirting.
• Did you see those two lovebirds? They totally coupled up last night.
• The new software and hardware are coupled up to create a seamless user experience.

noun A slang term for an ex-husband, typically used humorously or sarcastically

• The woman referred to her ex-husband as her former spouse or wasband.
• She jokingly called her ex-husband her wasband.
• Her wasband is such a jerk, glad she divorced him.
• The wasband of her past haunted her memories.