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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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 Following the ceremony, the newlyweds and their guests celebrated at Manhattan’s The Players Members Club, Page Six reports. Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 15 Feb. 2026 Tim and Emily got engaged during a trip to Paris in 2004, then married in 2006 before starting their life as newlyweds in New Jersey. Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026 Because John's parents lived on the property, the newlyweds were invited to stay at the mansion while his father was out on the yacht. Bryan West, USA Today, 10 Feb. 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 21 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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