Advertisement
Advertisement
matrimony
[ ma-truh-moh-nee ]
noun
- the state of being married; marriage:
He was married in 1870 and lived in matrimony 12 years.
- the rite, ceremony, or sacrament of marriage:
The priest has united them in the bonds of holy matrimony.
matrimony
/ ˈmætrɪmənɪ /
noun
- the state or condition of being married
- the ceremony or sacrament of marriage
- a card game in which the king and queen together are a winning combination
- such a combination
Word History and Origins
Origin of matrimony1
Word History and Origins
Origin of matrimony1
Example Sentences
Before you knew it, Beatrice and Nigel were united in the bonds of matrimony, sealed with a kiss.
July 1, 2015 The Episcopal Church permits any couple the rite of matrimony.
And it’s not difficult to envision several schools seeking refuge in the Big 12, prompting the strangest of bedfellows to join together in unholy matrimony.
Trump is a political pervert: he’s perverted patriotism by jingoistically pairing it with Judaic-Christian theocracy, in an unholy matrimony.
The 65-year-old said he had only officiated one wedding ceremony before, but it was "such a beautiful thing to be able to join two people in holy matrimony".
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse