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hersband

LGBTQ+ slang for the female spouse of another woman — a portmanteau of 'her' and 'husband', regendering the word to reflect a same-sex female partnership where one partner may take on a role similar to a traditional husband.

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#1·Apr 28, 2026

LGBTQ+ slang for the female spouse of another woman — a portmanteau of 'her' and 'husband', regendering the word to reflect a same-sex female partnership where one partner may take on a role similar to a traditional husband. The word is used affectionately within lesbian and queer communities.

She introduced her hersband to the family at Thanksgiving and was moved by how warmly they were welcomed.
Origin: Portmanteau of 'her' + 'husband', replacing the male-gendered possessive with a female one; coined within LGBTQ+ communities to describe a female partner in a traditionally husband-like role. Editorial expansion authored on Slangora.
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#2·Apr 27, 2026

(LGBTQ slang) the female spouse of another woman.

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