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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He was adopted by Katherine Sullivan and Daniel Paden, two PETA staffers who welcomed him into their lives just in time to celebrate their first holiday season as newlyweds. Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024 Meet Copper, an 8-year-old beagle who was recently adopted by PETA staffers Katherine Sullivan and Daniel Paden ahead of their first holiday as newlyweds. Gil MacIas, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024 Fun fact: This is the house the Kennedys moved into as newlyweds. Brianna Crane, Axios, 21 Dec. 2024 Indeed, the newlyweds barely have time to butter each other’s bannocks before Ian — as well as his uncle — must join the Continental Army and prepare for battle. Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 20 Dec. 2024 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 28 Dec. 2024.

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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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