remarry

British  

/ riːˈmærɪ /

verb

1. to marry again

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Other Word Forms

• remarriage noun

Explanation

To remarry is to get married again, after already having been married at least once. Your uncle might remarry at the age of 85, after fifty years of bachelorhood. Anyone who's been married in the past remarries when they do it again. Some marriages end in divorce, and others end when one of the spouses dies. Even if being married didn't agree with them the first time, many people do decide to remarry. The verb dates from the 1520s, formed by adding re-, or "again," to marry, which originally meant just "to give in marriage," from a Latin root.

Example Sentences

It would appear, in a world where someone can divorce and remarry, switch political allegiance or renounce a religious faith, ending a relationship with a football club is largely unheard of.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

And if Harry were ever to remarry, he would have to ask the king to consent first.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

My widowed mother decided to remarry, and she chose a lovely man whose family has a history of remarkable longevity.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 3, 2026

If you remarry one another, she will have to wait for you to apply for Social Security before she can qualify for a spousal benefit.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2025

“She’s going to remarry within five years. And she’ll be very happy. Someone from the north with qualifications.”

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan