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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Following the ceremony, the newlyweds and their guests mingled during a cocktail hour before enjoying a three-course dinner. Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025 This adaptation of an Ibsen classic reimagines a bored Scandinavian newlywed into a lesbian love triangle and a whole lot of chaos. Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2025 Aggie Gunnels married former Team USA wrestler Julian Gunnels over the summer and the newlyweds, based in Minnesota, both competed on the show. Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2025 In the photos, Candace can be seen posing next to the newlyweds in a blue dress with a floral detail on the bodice, and in another image helping zip Natasha into her strapless lace Kinsley Couture gown. Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2025 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 30 Sep. 2025.

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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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