wedding anniversary
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of wedding anniversary
First recorded in 1690–1700
Example Sentences
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While Hal and Lois are excited as they prepare to celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary, their joy is derailed when they finally confront Malcolm.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
In his memoir, Norris noted that he would be 108 if he lived to celebrate his 50th wedding anniversary.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026
My wife and I seldom dine out, typically only on special occasions such as birthdays, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day and our wedding anniversary.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026
They hope to renew their vows on their 30th wedding anniversary this year on the beach in Cornwall.
From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026
On their thirtieth wedding anniversary, George gave Margaret a check for one hundred dollars, along with a note scribbled on the back of an aluminum oxide wrapper: “Next 30 years not as rough. Love, George.”
From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot
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