Advertisement
Advertisement
View synonyms for marriage of convenience
marriage of convenience
noun
- marriage entered into for a personal or family advantage, as for social, political, or economic reasons, usually without love and sometimes without the expectation of sexual relations.
marriage of convenience
noun
- a marriage based on expediency rather than on love
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of marriage of convenience1
First recorded in 1705–15
Advertisement
Word of the Day
[tawr-choo-uhs ]
Meaning and examplesStart each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!
By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse