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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May 2011: Kate Middleton and Prince William go on their honeymoon Following a week of post-nuptial work, the newlyweds jet-setted off on their official honeymoon. Nicole Briese, People.com, 29 Apr. 2025 The online reaction has been incredible for Higgins-Miller, but perhaps most importantly, the newlyweds adore them too. Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025 There are plenty of things for newlyweds to do in Miami Beach, including indulging in its culinary scene, exploring its art museums, and dancing the night away at a club. Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2025 The apparently Photoshopped image shows the newlyweds in black tuxedos and white baseball caps, standing beneath a floral archway. Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 22 Apr. 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 4 May. 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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