Definition

A person who has recently gotten married.

Example

The newlyweds went on a honeymoon to Hawaii.

Conversation

Did you hear about Sarah and Tom?

Yeah, they're officially newlyweds now!

I can't believe they finally got married after all these years.

I know, right? They looked so happy at the wedding!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Newlywed is formed from "new" (from Old English "niwe", meaning recent or fresh) and "wed" (from Old English "weddian", meaning to pledge or marry). The term describes someone who has recently entered into marriage.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'recent' ('new') in their 'marriage' ('wed') — that's what a newlywed is.

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