wedding

noun

wed·​ding ˈwe-diŋ How to pronounce wedding (audio)
often attributive
1
: a marriage ceremony usually with its accompanying festivities : nuptials
2
: an act, process, or instance of joining in close association
3
: a wedding anniversary or its celebration
usually used in combination
a golden wedding

Examples of wedding in a Sentence

The wedding will be at 2:00 p.m. the couple chose to have a garden wedding
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Where is the flower girl in the wedding processional? Elise Taylor, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2025 Boise State head coach Spencer Danielson officiated at Fely’s wedding in May 2024. Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 2 Apr. 2025 According to wedding planner website The Knot, the average cost of bridal hair and makeup is $290. Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025 Her skirt had two high slits, which exposed thigh wedding garters with dramatic long bows. Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for wedding

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of wedding was before the 12th century

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Wedding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wedding. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

wedding

noun
wed·​ding ˈwed-iŋ How to pronounce wedding (audio)
: a marriage ceremony usually with accompanying festivities : nuptials

More from Merriam-Webster on wedding

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!