newlywed

noun

: a person recently married

Examples of newlywed in a Sentence

They took pictures of the happy newlyweds.
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After the ceremony, the newlyweds grabbed Aperol spritzes from the bar and stole a few minutes alone. — Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2026 Since then, the newlyweds haven’t spent much time together due to their busy schedules. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 28 Sep. 2026 For her first red carpet as a newlywed, Swift sparkled in Tamara Ralph Couture and loads of rings. — Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026 The newlyweds then celebrated again in high style Sunday night at the 46-year-old groom’s Grill and the Pool at New York City’s iconic Seagram Building, Page Six reports. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for newlywed

Word History

First Known Use

1593, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of newlywed was in 1593

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“Newlywed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/newlywed. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

Kids Definition

: a person recently married
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