matrimony

noun

mat·​ri·​mo·​ny ˈma-trə-ˌmō-nē 

: the state of being married : marriage

Synonyms of matrimony

• marriage

Examples of matrimony in a Sentence

two people joined in matrimony

we intend to be joined in matrimony until “death do us part”

Recent Examples on the Web

Fireworks herald the World Cup, the Olympics, inaugurations, weddings, railroad openings, royal matrimony, saints, the Saints, the spring equinox, eclipses, the New Year, the Day of the Dead, the beginning of summer, the end of it. — Paige Williams, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026

In each of the portraits, his subjects are draped by the white veil, both a symbol of matrimony and silence. — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 14 July 2026

The announcement that the comedian joined the couple together in matrimony was surprising, but Sandler and Swift go back several years. — Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 4 July 2026

The A-list couple is rumored to be celebrating their matrimony on Friday, July 3, at Madison Square Garden, though most details about the big day remain under lock and key. — Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 3 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French matrimoignie, from Latin matrimonium, from matr-, mater mother, matron — more at mother

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing matrimony

• holy matrimony
• join (someone) in marriage/matrimony
• matrimony vine
• the bonds of holy matrimony

Rhymes for matrimony

• abalone
• acrimony
• alimony
• antimony
• ceremony
• chalcedony
• cicerone
• cosmogony
• eurozone
• lithopone
• macaroni
• parsimony

Kids Definition

matrimony

noun

mat·​ri·​mo·​ny ˈma-trə-ˌmō-nē 

plural matrimonies

: the union of two people as spouses : marriage

matrimonial

ˌma-trə-ˈmō-nē-əl, 

-nyəl

adjective

matrimonially

-ē

adverb