newlywed

[ noo-lee-wed, nyoo- ]

/ ˈnu liˌwɛd, ˈnyu- /

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noun

a person who has recently married.

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Origin of newlywed

First recorded in 1915–20; newly + wed

Words nearby newlywed

New Left, New London, new look, newly, Newlyn datum, newlywed, Newman, Newmanism, Newmanite, Newmanize, Newmarket

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How to use newlywed in a sentence

That means that as newlyweds we also operated a new business in a completely new industry while being quarantined at home.
Meet The Husband And Wife Duo Who Created This Family Game Now Available In Target|Kimberly Wilson|August 27, 2021|Essence.com
The newlyweds lived in a conversion van and routinely set up at campsites around Moab, Utah, where they both worked.
Newlyweds told friends about a ‘creepy guy’ at their Utah campsite. Five days later, they were found shot dead.|Jessica Lipscomb|August 26, 2021|Washington Post
The newlyweds were van lifers well acquainted with the Moab area.
What You Missed|mmirhashem|August 20, 2021|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.
A fire halted a wedding. So a tiny island community came together to make a new one.|Sydney Page|June 24, 2021|Washington Post

Muneer and Saeedah are newlyweds who have ventured from Jiddah to pursue degrees in 1970s Cleveland.
Eman Quotah’s engrossing debut, ‘Bride of the Sea,’ offers Americans a nuanced view of the Saudi Kingdom|Keija Parssinen|February 2, 2021|Washington Post
Early this year, Brittany Maynard, a vibrant and active 29-year-old newlywed, began getting debilitating headaches.
On Her Own Terms: Why Brittany Maynard Has Chosen to Die|Gene Robinson|October 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Not well enough to succeed at Jimmy Kimmel's play on The Newlywed Game—or save each other from a sinking boat.
Britney Spears, Katie Couric and More Viral Videos|The Daily Beast Video|September 15, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Todd, a newlywed herself, said she expects to be watching it on television, just like everyone else.
Kate Middleton's Charity-Auction Dress Auctioned in London|Robin Givhan|March 15, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Mrs. Newlywed (on her first day's shopping): "I want two pieces of steak and—and about half a pint of gravy."
Jokes For All Occasions|Anonymous
Mrs. Newlywed: "What does that inscription mean on that ring you gave me, Archie?"
Jokes For All Occasions|Anonymous

British Dictionary definitions for newlywed

newlywed

/ (ˈnjuːlɪˌwɛd) /

noun

(often plural) a recently married person

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