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

Their ambitious film begins as the newlyweds arrive in Baden, where Fyodor’s fame attracts fellow travelers — including rival Russian novelist Ivan Turgenev (Christian Friedel). — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026

Since then, the newlyweds have posted many highlights from their nuptials on social media. — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026

All that square footage certainly amounts to a dream home for the newlyweds’ new dog, a Samoyed named Wendy, who made her public debut in a Tommy Hilfiger campaign with the NFL star this week. — India Roby, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2026

Travis and Swift have been relatively tight-lipped about the wedding and life as newlyweds. — Ashleigh Carter, InStyle, 2 Sep. 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