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 had only purchased their home together in 2023, according to the Palisades News. Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025 Finally, the newlyweds will use the remaining money for an anniversary vacation in May. Rhiannon Saegert, Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2025 However, when the big day finally arrived, the newlyweds had an unwelcome surprise. Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025 Forget the stand mixer or the barista-grade espresso machine — newlyweds don't have the space. Sami Sparber, Axios, 11 Jan. 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 8 Feb. 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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