married

1 of 2

adjective

mar·​ried ˈmer-ēd 

ˈma-rēd

1

a

: being in the state of matrimony : wedded

b

: of or relating to marriage : connubial

2

: united, joined

married

2 of 2

noun

plural marrieds or married

: a married person

young marrieds are paid undue … attention

—Paul Goodman

Synonyms

Adjective

• conjugal
• connubial
• marital
• matrimonial
• nuptial
• wedded

Examples of married in a Sentence

Adjective

They are happily married with several children.

a sermon on the joys and responsibilities of married love

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Jelly Roll, who is married to Bunnie XO, also spoke of the possibility of doing a reality television show together. —Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 7 May 2024

Oliver was married to actors James Patterson (In the Heat of the Night) from 1959 until his death in 1972 and to Fritz Weaver (Fail-Safe, The Day of the Dolphin) from 1997 until his death in 2016. —Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Noun

1897, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing married

• get married
• married name

Kids Definition

married

1 of 2 adjective

mar·​ried

ˈmar-ēd

1

: united in marriage

a married couple

2

: of or relating to marriage

married

2 of 2 noun

plural marrieds or married

: a married person

young marrieds starting their first home