espousal

espousal

noun

Definition of ESPOUSAL

1

a ceremony in which two people are united in matrimony <the expected espousal of the Hollywood actor and the singing superstar should attract the elite of show business>

Synonyms bridal, espousal, marriage, nuptial(s)

Related Words match, matrimony, wedlock; union

2

the act or state of being engaged to be married <considering how long her previous marriage lasted, she'd be wise to have an extended espousal>

Synonyms betrothal, espousal, troth

Antonyms disengagement