marriages

plural of marriage
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as in weddings
a ceremony in which two people are united in matrimony just a small group of family and friends have been invited to witness the marriage

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Noun
  • At larger weddings, an extended cocktail party also allows the couple more time to greet family and friends before the ceremony.
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“Marriages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marriages. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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