newlywed
noun
a person who has recently married.
newlyweds
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pluralof newlywed.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The nuptials culminated on Saturday with a wedding breakfast hosted by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, who offered his blessing to the newlyweds.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026
Prenups, in general, are appealing to a much broader swath of newlyweds, lawyers say.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
Kessler, 24, agreed to a four-year, $130 million contract, not a bad nest egg for newlyweds.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2026
With temperatures nearing triple digits under a record-setting heat wave, fans also spent hours waiting outside in hopes of catching a glimpse of the newlyweds or their celebrity guests.
From Salon ● Jul. 4, 2026
Expensive for one thing, and most newlyweds just went to the courthouse if they were not particular, or had the preacher come in and say a few words if they were.
From "Sula" by Toni Morrison
