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wedding anniversary

American  

noun

  1. the annual commemoration of a couple's marriage.

    a tenth wedding anniversary.


Etymology

Origin of wedding anniversary

First recorded in 1690–1700


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"We're going to enjoy it as much as we can, even if it's just for today," said Edna Morales, 41, who arrived Friday from northern Mexico with her husband to celebrate their wedding anniversary.

From Barron's ● Oct. 10, 2026

Horror star Mia Goth is ending her marriage to Shia LaBeouf just days short of their 10th wedding anniversary.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

Sarah’s parents are celebrating their wedding anniversary, and they’re taking the whole clan on a celebratory safari.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026

His wife, Linsey Devey, shared on Instagram that the couple was a few days shy of their 15th wedding anniversary.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026

On their tenth wedding anniversary, Mr. McCullough took her to Giovanni’s, her favorite restaurant, and as they entered, a vastly pregnant woman waddled up behind them.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng

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