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Definition of newlywed

newlywed

/ˈnuː.li.wɛd/
new · ly · wed
Plural:newlyweds
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• noun

1

A person who has recently married (often used in the plural to refer to a recently married couple).

Example

"The hotel staff left a basket of fresh fruit and flowers in the room for the newlyweds."

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• adjective

1

Recently married; of, relating to, or characteristic of people who have just married.

Example

"The newlywed couple moved into a cozy apartment near the park."

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• Nearby Words

newfoundland
newish
newly
newlywed
newness
news
newsagency

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Newlywed. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/newlywed
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