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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Detention has put the life the newlyweds were building together on pause. Lilly Kersh, Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 2026 This season, those visuals are thus far reserved for the connection between newlyweds Penelope and Colin (Luke Newton). Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 29 Jan. 2026 Shortly after making her debut in society last season, Francesca married Lord John Stirling, and the two began this season as newlyweds. Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026 The newlyweds are excited for their future together. Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 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 7 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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