married

1 of 3

adjective

mar·​ried ˈmer-ēd 

ˈma-rēd

1

a

: being in the state of matrimony : wedded

b

: of or relating to marriage : connubial

2

: united, joined

married

2 of 3

noun

plural marrieds or married

: a married person

… has pushed the price of homes beyond the reach of most newly marrieds.

—Alan Riding

married

3 of 3

past tense and past participle of marry entry 1

Synonyms of married

Adjective

• marital
• wedded

Examples of married in a Sentence

Adjective

They are happily married with several children.

a sermon on the joys and responsibilities of married love

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Currently, California is one of three states that allow children of any age to get married if a parent or guardian signs off. — Tom Wait, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026

Designed by married couple Timko and Neece, who worked as a trainer and TV game show director, respectively, this dog boarding retreat is like no other. — Emma Madden, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Noun

At this point in the season, there is almost always a clearly identifiable set of marrieds in the villa — a day-one couple that remains strong for the first few weeks and often until the very end. — Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 5 June 2026

Wilde and Seth Rogen play longtime marrieds harboring a laundry list of resentments who host their upstairs neighbors (Penélope Cruz, Edward Norton) for an evening of fun. — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Noun

1897, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing married

• get married
• married name

Rhymes for married

• berried
• buried
• ferried
• harried
• parried
• serried
• tarried
• varied
• miscarried
• remarried
• unmarried
• unvaried

Kids Definition

married

1 of 2 adjective

mar·​ried

ˈmar-ēd

1

: united in marriage

a married couple

2

: of or relating to marriage

married

2 of 2 noun

plural marrieds or married

: a married person

young marrieds starting their first home