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wedding
[ wed-ing ]
/ ˈwɛd ɪŋ /
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noun
the anniversary of a marriage, or its celebration: They invited guests to their silver wedding.
the act or an instance of blending or joining, especially opposite or contrasting elements: a perfect wedding of conservatism and liberalism.
Business Slang. a merger.
adjective
of or relating to a wedding: the wedding ceremony; a wedding dress.
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Origin of wedding
synonym study for wedding
1. See marriage.
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British Dictionary definitions for wedding
wedding
/ (ˈwɛdɪŋ) /
noun
- the act of marrying or the celebration of a marriage
- (as modifier)wedding day
the anniversary of a marriage (in such combinations as silver wedding or diamond wedding)
the combination or blending of two separate elements
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Other Idioms and Phrases with wedding
wedding
see shotgun wedding.
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