newlywed

noun

new·​ly·​wed ˈnü-lē-ˌwed How to pronounce newlywed (audio)
ˈnyü-
: a person recently married

Examples of newlywed in a Sentence

They took pictures of the happy newlyweds.
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There were also newlyweds on their first cruise; families; and large groups from Hong Kong and other Asian countries. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026 Three years later, the newlyweds tragically died in a plane crash off the coast of Martha's Vineyard along with Bessette-Kennedy's sister Lauren. Emma Banks, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026 Their photographer walked over from his hotel and after a five-minute ceremony, the newlyweds headed outside into the snow. Matt Schooley, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026 The kicker is that not only are the two events in the same family, but all four newlyweds must share the same small, shabby government apartment afterwards. Guy Lodge, Variety, 16 Feb. 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 27 Feb. 2026.

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newlywed

noun
new·​ly·​wed ˈn(y)ü-lē-ˌwed How to pronounce newlywed (audio)
: a person recently married

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