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Definition of wedding

wedding

/ˈwɛd.ɪŋ/
wed · ding
Plural:weddings
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Adjective:wedded
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• noun

1

A marriage ceremony, especially considered as including the associated celebrations and festivities.

Example

"They invited over two hundred guests to their wedding in the countryside."

2

An anniversary of a marriage, often used in combination with a word indicating the specific year.

Example

"The couple celebrated their golden wedding with a quiet dinner surrounded by family."

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• Rhymes for wedding

• Nearby Words

weaver
web
webster
wedding
wedelia
wedge
weed

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'weddung' meaning 'state of being wed, pledging, or betrothal', a verbal noun derived from 'weddan' (to pledge oneself or covenant).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Wedding. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/wedding
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