newlywed

noun

new·​ly·​wed ˈnü-lē-ˌwed How to pronounce newlywed (audio)
ˈnyü-
: a person recently married

Examples of newlywed in a Sentence

They took pictures of the happy newlyweds.
Recent Examples on the Web After their Thanksgiving day wedding, the newlyweds settled in Camden. Frank E. Lockwood, arkansasonline.com, 20 Apr. 2024 In the meantime, the newlyweds did a private send-off in the Vallelys’ 1979 white Cadillac convertible, which the bride’s mom had adorned with flowers. Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 19 Apr. 2024 The famous couple also had an extra special gift ready for the newlyweds. Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 28 Mar. 2024 The location served a special menu — including chicken-under-a-brick and petit fours — and was decorated with photos taken throughout the couple’s time together, providing a full-circle moment for the newlyweds. Jason Sheeler, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2024 Al-Halabi would have to spend the next several months being debriefed, but the newlyweds were still thrilled to be in each other’s company. Tamara Audi, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2024 Patrick Jones and Fiance: Congratulations to these soon-to-be new newlyweds. Dominique Fluker, Essence, 29 Mar. 2024 The Grammy-winner performed at a lavish party that was part of a multi-day celebration for the soon-to-be newlyweds, who will officially tie the knot July 12 in Mumbai. Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 24 Mar. 2024 The wedding party, consisting of their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, laughed and cheered in delight watching the 88-year-old newlyweds cut up the dance floor at the Grand Haven Amenities in Palm Coast, Fla. Maham Javaid, Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1593, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of newlywed was in 1593

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“Newlywed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/newlywed. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

newlywed

noun
new·​ly·​wed ˈn(y)ü-lē-ˌwed How to pronounce newlywed (audio)
: a person recently married

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