better half

noun

UK/ˌbet.ə ˈhɑːf/

US/ˌbet̬.ɚ ˈhæf/

Definitions of better half noun

CountableUsually singular
A person's 'better half' refers to their spouse or regular sexual partner.
- He took his better half to a fancy restaurant on her birthday.
- My better half and I are planning a trip to Europe this summer.
- He always says his better half is his source of inspiration.