newlywed

noun

new·​ly·​wed ˈnü-lē-ˌwed 

ˈnyü-

: a person recently married

Examples of newlywed in a Sentence

They took pictures of the happy newlyweds.

Recent Examples on the Web

Nearly four years ago, the newlyweds and their journalist exes — also recent newlyweds — were embroiled in scandal. — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026

After exchanging vows, the newlyweds slipped away for their first Champagne toast as husband and wife. — Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026

Stewart later tweeted a photo of the newlyweds in a ball pit. — Mark Kennedy, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026

Julianne Moore’s 28-year-old son Caleb got married earlier this month, and the 65-year-old actress delivered a heartwarming speech for the newlyweds. — Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 23 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1593, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for newlywed

• abovesaid
• aforesaid
• arrowhead
• casinghead
• copperhead
• figurehead
• fountainhead
• gingerbread
• hammerhead
• infrared
• leatherhead
• letterhead

Kids Definition

newlywed

noun

new·​ly·​wed ˈn(y)ü-lē-ˌwed 

: a person recently married