newlywed

noun

new·​ly·​wed ˈnü-lē-ˌwed 

ˈnyü-

: a person recently married

Examples of newlywed in a Sentence

They took pictures of the happy newlyweds.

Recent Examples on the Web

The newlyweds allegedly plan to build a six-foot fence and plant trees around their $5 million estate in Bratenahl, and their new neighbors are pushing back on the project. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 13 Oct. 2026

Maguire can be seen pronouncing Ogunlesi and jewelry designer Meyer, 49, husband and wife as the newlyweds share a kiss in a photo from the luxury golf course wedding. — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026

The newlyweds sat next to each other on a couch, and everyone else sat on the floor, around a bounty of Syrian dishes. — Ben Taub, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026

After the ceremony, the newlyweds sped off in a vintage Beauford back to Adare Manor. — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1593, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for newlywed

• abovesaid
• aforesaid
• arrowhead
• casinghead
• copperhead
• figurehead
• fountainhead
• gingerbread
• hammerhead
• infrared
• leatherhead
• letterhead

Kids Definition

newlywed

noun

new·​ly·​wed ˈn(y)ü-lē-ˌwed 

: a person recently married