Wedding: meaning, definitions and examples

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wedding

 

[ หˆwษ›dษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

celebration

A wedding is a ceremony and associated rituals by which two people vow to spend their lives together in marriage. It is a significant event that marks the beginning of a new chapter in their lives.

Synonyms

marriage, matrimony, nuptials

Examples of usage

  • The wedding took place in a beautiful garden.
  • They exchanged vows during the wedding ceremony.
Context #2 | Noun

event

A wedding is a social event where family and friends gather to witness the union of a couple. It is often accompanied by music, dancing, and feasting.

Synonyms

celebration, ceremony, union

Examples of usage

  • The wedding reception was a joyful celebration.
  • They hired a band to play at the wedding.
Context #3 | Verb

combine

To wedding means to join or combine two things together, often in a formal or official manner.

Synonyms

combine, merge, unite

Examples of usage

  • The two companies will wedding their resources to create a new product.
  • The flavors in this dish perfectly wedding together.

Translations

Translations of the word "wedding" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น casamento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเคพเคฆเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hochzeit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pernikahan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะตัั–ะปะปั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล›lub

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ตๅฉšๅผ (ใ‘ใฃใ“ใ‚“ใ—ใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mariage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ boda

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dรผฤŸรผn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฒฐํ˜ผ์‹ (gyeolhonsik)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฒูุงู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ svatba

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ svadba

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฉš็คผ (hลซnlว)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ poroka

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ brรบรฐkaup

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฏะนะปะตะฝัƒ ั‚ะพะนั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒแƒ แƒฌแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ toy

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ boda

Etymology

The word 'wedding' has its origins in Old English, where it was used to refer to the act of marriage. Over time, it evolved to specifically denote the ceremony and celebration surrounding the union of two people. Weddings have been an important cultural and social event in many societies throughout history, symbolizing the commitment and love between partners. Different cultures have their own unique wedding traditions and customs, making weddings a fascinating aspect of human civilization.

See also: unwed, wed, wedded, wedlock.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,784, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.