noun
newlywed
NYOO-lee-wehd
Newlywed (noun) means a person who has just gotten married. Example: “The newlywed still couldn't stop looking at her wedding ring.”
noun
1
A person who has just gotten married.
"The newlywed still couldn't stop looking at her wedding ring."
"As a newlywed, he was still getting used to sharing a bank account."
adj
1
Having just gotten married.
"The newlywed couple headed straight to the airport for their honeymoon."
How to use newlywed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who tied the knot very recently, or describing that recently-married state.
Common pairings
newlywed couple
newlywed bliss
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Word forms
- Plural
- newlyweds
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Etymology
A compound of "newly" and "wed" (married).
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What does “newlywed” mean?
The word “newlywed” means a person who has just gotten married. In plain terms, someone who tied the knot very recently, or describing that recently-married state.
How do you pronounce “newlywed”?
“Newlywed” is pronounced NYOO-lee-wehd (/ˈnjuːliˌwɛd/ in IPA).
How do you use “newlywed” in a sentence?
Here is “newlywed” used in a sentence: “The newlywed still couldn't stop looking at her wedding ring.”
What part of speech is “newlywed”?
Depending on how it is used, “newlywed” can be a noun and an adjective.
How many meanings does “newlywed” have?
“Newlywed” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person who has just gotten married.
