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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Weeks prior, during a love-centric episode of Wheel of Fortune, participating couples ranged from newlyweds to folks married for decades. Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Mar. 2026 As newlyweds and their families feel the squeeze of $500,000 bills, the celebration can come with a troubling dark side. Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026 When the newlyweds found an apartment in downtown Manhattan, Burden used the proceeds of a family trust to buy it, with James as a joint owner. Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026 The newlyweds visited Canada and North America, marking the Duchess's first visit to America, where the couple famously met American royalty Jennifer Lopez. Christopher Luu, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for newlywed

Word History

First Known Use

1593, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 Apr. 2026.

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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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