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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The newlyweds each expressed their gratitude for members of the community helping them, from the bride’s wedding dress and nails, all the way to the venue where the ceremony was held. Angel Saunders, People.com, 12 Mar. 2025 Determined to break up the newlyweds, the kids decide to take matters into their own hands and pull a series of pranks. Kara Nesvig, Parents, 12 Mar. 2025 When the newlyweds returned to Kendal-Crosslands, a surprise wedding reception awaited them, complete with a wedding cake. Riley Robinson, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Mar. 2025 After the ceremony, the newlyweds stepped away to take a few moments for just the two of them. Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 7 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 23 Mar. 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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