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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Continue saying your prayers, Tomdaya lovers, because the newlyweds have been feeding their fandom with the sweetest couple moments. Christina Perrier, InStyle, 24 June 2026 While honeymoons typically don't cost as much as the wedding itself, couples still spend a significant amount on their first getaway as newlyweds. Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 24 June 2026 On Monday, June 22, the newlyweds spoke about married life during their first joint TV interview on ITV's This Morning. Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026 Champagne Billecart Salmon was founded in 1818 by newlyweds Nicolas Francois Billecart and Elisabeth Salmon alongside Elisabeth’s brother Louis, who was their first winemaker and cellar master. Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for newlywed

Word History

First Known Use

1593, in the meaning defined above

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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 25 Jun. 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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