open marriage

American  

noun

1. a marriage in which the partners agree that each is free to have sexual relationships with other partners.

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open marriage British  

noun

1. a marriage in which the partners are free to pursue their own social and sexual lives

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Etymology

Origin of open marriage

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

Come for the haunting bangers about her open marriage to ‘Stranger Things’ star David Harbour and their Architectural Digest video; stay for Dallas Major and Madeline.”

From Los Angeles Times

Gaiman remains locked in a contentious custody battle with Palmer, with whom he once had an open marriage and divorced in 2022.

From Los Angeles Times

Bethanne Patrick recommends 10 new books to kick off 2024, including an alternate Mexican history, memoirs of wildfire seasons and open marriage and more.

From Los Angeles Times

January’s nonfiction is equally incendiary, ranging from a personal take on West Coast wildfires to an explosive memoir about open marriage.

From Los Angeles Times

And even then, Shiv blew up the deal on the couple’s wedding night by telling Tom she wanted an open marriage.

From New York Times