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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Frustrated with the lack of accountability, the newlyweds turned to social media to share their story. Ashley Vega, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025 Each of the eight actors does a fine job with that, from Monette Magrath and Peter Christian Hansen as our newlywed hosts to Greg Cuellar as a flamboyant motormouth to Mo Perry’s take on a stuffy defender of conventional class differences. Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 21 Mar. 2025 The newlyweds and their guests then headed to the family home, which was perfectly curated for a party. Shelby Wax, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2025 Because the newlyweds aren't big fans of cake, their simple single-tier wedding cake was more of a formality. Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 22 Mar. 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 13 Apr. 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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