two people joined in matrimony
we intend to be joined in matrimony until “death do us part”
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Shame on you, Murder Bride, for giving anyone pause about entering the holy state of matrimony.—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025 The stock rose more than 3% in the session, presumably on a potential influx of Swifties looking for unique rings to mark their matrimony.—Alex Harring, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2025 She was known as the famously reluctant bride of the Gilded Age who, despite her nuptials being the media event of a generation, did not go gently into matrimony.—Kristina Webb, USA Today, 16 July 2025 While legacy agencies might still operate like Victorian-era matchmakers, arranging introductions between clients and journalists with no promises of matrimony, Spynn functions more like a Las Vegas wedding chapel — quick, certain and surprisingly effective.—Ascend Agency, Baltimore Sun, 11 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for matrimony
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Etymology
Middle English, from Anglo-French matrimoignie, from Latin matrimonium, from matr-, mater mother, matron — more at mother
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