matrimonial

adjective

mat·​ri·​mo·​nial ˌma-trə-ˈmō-nē-əl How to pronounce matrimonial (audio)
-nyəl
: of or relating to marriage, the married state, or married persons
matrimonially adverb

Examples of matrimonial in a Sentence

she plans to focus on matrimonial concerns after she's established in her career
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And for those special matrimonial occasions, customizable wedding cakes continue to be a very popular offering at Sugar Blossom. Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 16 June 2025 On Monday, June 9, Netflix debuted the first trailer for Tyler Perry's Madea's Destination Wedding, which sees Tyler Perry's iconic character return for sun, sand and plenty of matrimonial chaos. Sharareh Drury, People.com, 9 June 2025 Morgan Fraser Mouchette, Partner in the New York City office of Blank Rome and Vice Chair of the Matrimonial and Family Law Group, handles complex matrimonial matters for high-net-worth and high-profile clients. Legal Entertainment, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025 People would wait just outside the arrival gate door, sometimes while dressed in goofy getups while toting balloons or homemade signs of welcome, congratulations or even matrimonial proposals. The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for matrimonial

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of matrimonial was in the 15th century

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“Matrimonial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/matrimonial. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.

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