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

That means that as newlyweds we also operated a new business in a completely new industry while being quarantined at home.

From Essence.com

The newlyweds lived in a conversion van and routinely set up at campsites around Moab, Utah, where they both worked.

From Washington Post

The newlyweds were van lifers well acquainted with the Moab area.

From Outside Online

Once the fire — which was caused by a chimney failure — was under control and it was clear that no one was hurt, the newlyweds decided to take a walk alone.

From Washington Post

Muneer and Saeedah are newlyweds who have ventured from Jiddah to pursue degrees in 1970s Cleveland.

From Washington Post

Early this year, Brittany Maynard, a vibrant and active 29-year-old newlywed, began getting debilitating headaches.

From The Daily Beast

Not well enough to succeed at Jimmy Kimmel's play on The Newlywed Game—or save each other from a sinking boat.

From The Daily Beast

Todd, a newlywed herself, said she expects to be watching it on television, just like everyone else.

From The Daily Beast

Mrs. Newlywed (on her first day's shopping): "I want two pieces of steak and—and about half a pint of gravy."

From Project Gutenberg

Mrs. Newlywed: "What does that inscription mean on that ring you gave me, Archie?"

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• bride-to-be