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.
Recent Examples on the Web After celebrating their official nuptials on May 4, the newlyweds did a repeat performance just days later with their colleagues at the hospital, which specializes in caring for children with disabilities or needing rehabilitation after illness or trauma. Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 16 May 2024 Honeymooners spent a few weeks in the city of love The newlyweds left for Paris a few days after the wedding. Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 11 May 2024 The newlyweds stayed until the end of Sheeran’s set. Lesley Goldberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 May 2024 The newlyweds tried to remain hopeful that a space for their family of four would soon open up, especially given the influx of disaster relief and aid organizations for fire survivors. Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2024 After their Thanksgiving day wedding, the newlyweds settled in Camden. Frank E. Lockwood, arkansasonline.com, 20 Apr. 2024 In the meantime, the newlyweds did a private send-off in the Vallelys’ 1979 white Cadillac convertible, which the bride’s mom had adorned with flowers. Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 19 Apr. 2024 The famous couple also had an extra special gift ready for the newlyweds. Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 28 Mar. 2024 The location served a special menu — including chicken-under-a-brick and petit fours — and was decorated with photos taken throughout the couple’s time together, providing a full-circle moment for the newlyweds. Jason Sheeler, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2024

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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 20 May. 2024.

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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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