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

As the newlyweds walked with their 78 guest-party to the nearby Villa Crespi for their reception, Porizkova revealed that her floor-length pleated column skirt was completely sheer. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 15 July 2026

The newlyweds shared eight photos from their nuptials, which took place in Austin. — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026

The newlyweds were at former Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster’s wedding Friday to fitness expert Laura Kruk in Laguna Beach, California. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2026

The newlyweds, both 36, tied the knot in an extravagant ceremony at the iconic venue July 3, which took over the streets of Manhattan and required the New York Police to shut down the immediate vicinity. — Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 10 July 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