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 hope to visit the little boy and his family this summer. Wendy Grossman Kantor, People.com, 4 June 2025 In one video, the newlyweds kiss against a backdrop of fireworks lighting the night sky, while a black-and-white photo captures them posing with their children. Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 1 June 2025 The newlyweds tied the knot on May 16 at Sandals Ochi Rios in Jamaica, surrounded by their close friends and family. Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 May 2025 Another black-and-white photo captures the newlyweds with their children. Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 31 May 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 9 Jun. 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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