Sign of the Day for Monday, January 26, 2026

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January 26th is National Spouses Day.

SPOUSES

(as in "gender-neutral: male and/or female spouse")

Sign Notice

This sign is used to say SPOUSES (plural). Typically SPOUSE (singular) is signed using the sign for HUSBAND (if it is a male spouse) or WIFE (if it is a female spouse). However, this sign can be used to mean a gender-neutral version of SPOUSE. For example, if someone asks a group the question, "Do you have a spouse?"

What is being signed (English Meaning)

SPOUSES (as in "gender-neutral: male and/or female spouse")

Sign Type
  • ASL
Sign Description

Both hands in the C Handshape, dominant hand begins at the forehead, palm facing outward, hands moves downward and claps non-dominant hand then dominant hand moves to the chin and repeats the movement.

Memory Aid

Sign: HUSBAND + Sign: WIFE.

Sign Notice

This sign is used to say SPOUSES (plural). Typically SPOUSE (singular) is signed using the sign for HUSBAND (if it is a male spouse) or WIFE (if it is a female spouse). However, this sign can be used to mean a gender-neutral version of SPOUSE. For example, if someone asks a group the question, "Do you have a spouse?"

Sign Classification
  • Plural/Multiple
This Sign is Used to Say (Sign Synonyms)
Example of Usage
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English Sentence

Next week we're hosting a special dinner for all employees and their spouses.

ASL Gloss

NEXT WEEK WE TAKE‑UP (HOST) SPECIAL DINNER FOR ALL‑OF‑THEM WORKERS AND SPOUSES.

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