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

Rather than choosing a single wedding cake, the newlyweds opted for two. — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026

Still, on July 10, the newlyweds offered fans the first look at their wedding rings. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 23 July 2026

News reported that the newlyweds also had sung together at their rehearsal dinner. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 21 July 2026

But, far from being a place for just newlyweds, this one-bedroom, back-to-nature home is a perfect spot for any couple looking for a romantic stay in nature. — Katie Silcox, Vogue, 21 July 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