married

1 of 2

adjective

mar·​ried ˈmer-ēd 

ˈma-rēd

1

a

: being in the state of matrimony : wedded

b

: of or relating to marriage : connubial

2

: united, joined

married

2 of 2

noun

plural marrieds or married

: a married person

young marrieds are paid undue … attention

—Paul Goodman

Synonyms

Adjective

• conjugal
• connubial
• marital
• matrimonial
• nuptial
• wedded

Examples of married in a Sentence

Adjective

They are happily married with several children.

a sermon on the joys and responsibilities of married love

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The decision was unexpected, as the Duchess of Gloucester became the first non-blood royal who wasn't married to the monarch or the heir to be appointed to the position. —Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 24 Apr. 2024

For married couples, that dividing line would be $46,000. —Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Noun

1897, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing married

• get married
• married name

Kids Definition

married

1 of 2 adjective

mar·​ried

ˈmar-ēd

1

: united in marriage

a married couple

2

: of or relating to marriage

married

2 of 2 noun

plural marrieds or married

: a married person

young marrieds starting their first home