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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But looking back, the newlyweds wouldn't have it any other way. Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026 On that note, the newlyweds reportedly decorated their home with the help of IKEA furniture, per Vogue. Emma Banks, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026 Congratulations to the newlyweds in the new year. Noel Brennan, CBS News, 2 Jan. 2026 Young newlyweds, families with small children, older couples, and Four Seasons loyalists. Juliana Shallcross, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2025 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 11 Jan. 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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