married

American  

[mar-eed] / ˈmær id /

adjective

1. united in wedlock; wedded.

   married couples.

2. of or relating to marriage or married persons; connubial; conjugal.

   married happiness.

3. (of an antique) created from components of two or more authentic pieces.

4. interconnected or joined; united.

5. (of a family name) acquired through marriage.

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noun

1. Usually marrieds. married couples or married people.

   young marrieds moving into their first home.

married British  

/ ˈmærɪd /

adjective

1. having a husband or wife

2. joined in marriage

   a married couple

3. of or involving marriage or married persons

4. closely or intimately united

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noun

1. (usually plural) a married person (esp in the phrase young marrieds )

Other Word Forms

• marriedly adverb
• unmarried adjective
• well-married adjective

Etymology

Origin of married

Middle English word dating back to 1325–75; marry ¹, -ed ²

Example Sentences

Magyar joined the party after Orban's election defeat, and the woman he married, Judit Varga, was destined for Fidesz success, becoming justice minister in 2019, nine years after Orban's return to office.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

“Things are changing at such a rapid clip, you can’t get locked in or married to any one position. You have to constantly evaluation your positions and the competitive risks and the opportunities,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

He was married to registered nurse Kenna Rae Hopkins from 2015 to 2017, according to the Sun.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

Mitford transferred in 1943 to the agency’s San Francisco branch and married a colleague, Robert Treuhaft.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

“I see how you love these things. I hope your ba comes to his senses, because you’re good with the business. I don’t see you getting married anytime soon.”

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu