matrimony

noun

mat·​ri·​mo·​ny ˈma-trə-ˌmō-nē 

: the state of being married : marriage

Synonyms of matrimony

• marriage

Examples of matrimony in a Sentence

two people joined in matrimony

we intend to be joined in matrimony until “death do us part”

Recent Examples on the Web

Both Liz and Kate are women who don’t want matrimony to be the be-all and end-all of their lives—and who therefore tend to sideline or overlook their partners. — Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 15 June 2026

The stock rose more than 3% in the session, presumably on a potential influx of Swifties looking for unique rings to mark their matrimony. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2025

The couple, both 35, ignited an inferno of headlines with the news, with some lawmakers joining in on the intense matrimony reaction on social media. — Judy Kurtz, The Hill, 26 Aug. 2025

Get ready for the summer wedding season with the Criterion Channel’s matrimony collection and today’s puzzle pairs. — Joe Reid, Vulture, 4 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French matrimoignie, from Latin matrimonium, from matr-, mater mother, matron — more at mother

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing matrimony

• holy matrimony
• join (someone) in marriage/matrimony
• matrimony vine
• the bonds of holy matrimony

Rhymes for matrimony

• abalone
• acrimony
• alimony
• antimony
• ceremony
• chalcedony
• cicerone
• cosmogony
• eurozone
• lithopone
• macaroni
• parsimony

Kids Definition

matrimony

noun

mat·​ri·​mo·​ny ˈma-trə-ˌmō-nē 

plural matrimonies

: the union of two people as spouses : marriage

matrimonial

ˌma-trə-ˈmō-nē-əl, 

-nyəl

adjective

matrimonially

-ē

adverb