Newlywed: meaning, definitions and examples

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newlywed

 

[ ˈnjuːliˌwɛd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

marriage status

A newlywed is a person who has recently married. Typically, this term is used to refer to couples who have just completed their wedding and are in the early stages of their marriage. Newlyweds may experience a period of adjustment as they begin to share their lives together.

Synonyms

bride and groom, newly married, recently married

Examples of usage

  • The newlyweds went on a honeymoon.
  • They received several gifts for the newlyweds.
  • The newlywed couple looked very happy.
  • Friends hosted a party to celebrate the newlyweds.

Translations

Translations of the word "newlywed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 recém-casado

🇮🇳 नवविवाहित

🇩🇪 Frischverheirateter

🇮🇩 pengantin baru

🇺🇦 молодята

🇵🇱 nowożeńcy

🇯🇵 新婚

🇫🇷 nouveau marié

🇪🇸 recién casado

🇹🇷 yeni evli

🇰🇷 신혼부부

🇸🇦 العروس الجديدة

🇨🇿 novomanželé

🇸🇰 novomanželia

🇨🇳 新婚夫妇

🇸🇮 novoporočenca

🇮🇸 nýgift

🇰🇿 жаңа үйленген

🇬🇪 ახალი დაქორწინებული

🇦🇿 yeni evlənmiş

🇲🇽 recién casado

Word origin

The term 'newlywed' originates from the combination of 'newly' and 'wed', with 'wed' being an old term for 'married' that dates back to the Old English word 'weddian'. The addition of 'newly' emphasizes the recent aspect of the marriage. The word 'wed' has roots in the Proto-Germanic word *wēdʰō, which means 'to pledge' or 'to betroth'. The modern use of 'newlywed' began to appear in English literature around the early 20th century, becoming more popular in the mid-1900s as marriage ceremonies and honeymoon traditions evolved in Western societies. The celebration of newlyweds became a significant cultural phenomenon, with expectancies around gifts and social gatherings focused on couples at the beginning of their marital journey.