newlywed

[ noo-lee-wed, nyoo- ]

noun

1. a person who has recently married.

newlywed

/ ˈnjuːlɪˌwɛd /

noun

1. often plural a recently married person

Word History and Origins

Origin of newlywed¹

First recorded in 1915–20; newly + wed

Example Sentences

The morning after the ceremony, as they waved off guests who were returning to the mainland, the crew saluted the newlyweds with a toot of the horn.

From BBC

The newlyweds moved into the park, making do in a shipping container that housed a bathroom and two military surplus cots.

From Los Angeles Times

Ms Polson was given a slice as a token of thanks for purchasing the newlyweds a "delightful" dessert service.

From BBC

The newlyweds announced Thursday in a jointly shared Instagram photo carousel that they are expecting their first child together.

From Los Angeles Times

Although slightly cheaper than local services, that is still nearly half the average monthly household income of newlywed couples.

From Los Angeles Times

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• bride-to-be