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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In December 2023, Lauren Erickson Van Wart, a 44-year-old newlywed from Massachusetts, was killed by a shark while paddleboarding less than a mile off the western end of New Providence Island. Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2025 Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler revolves around Hedda Tesman, a newlywed stifled by societal norms. Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 4 Apr. 2025 In that psychological horror movie, Farrow plays a pregnant newlywed who begins to suspect that her Manhattan neighbors have sinister intentions toward her and her baby. Matthew J. Palm, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2025 The 30 rooms are atmospheric and wholly individual: Some have sunny roof terraces, others have murals traditionally painted as a gift for newlyweds. Jennifer Flowers, AFAR Media, 3 Apr. 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 Apr. 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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