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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With all of the wedding publicity, Lawrence doubts whether the Watch Hill house offers enough security for the newlyweds. Bella Decrescenzo, USA Today, 4 July 2026 Held at Madison Square Garden on July 3, the wedding included hundreds of friends and family members of the newlyweds. Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 4 July 2026 That car apparently holds a special place in the hearts of the newlyweds, because it was spotted at Madison Square Garden on Friday. Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026 Street and Seventh Avenue closest to the arena were closed to pedestrians, some of whom waited nearby for a glimpse of the newlyweds or their guests. Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 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 6 Jul. 2026.

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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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