noun

nuptials

NUHP-shuhlz

Nuptials (noun) means a wedding ceremony. Example: “The whole village turned out to celebrate the nuptials.”

noun

A wedding ceremony.

"The whole village turned out to celebrate the nuptials."

How to use nuptials

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA formal or old-fashioned word for a wedding.

When to use it

Formal, often used in a slightly humorous or old-fashioned way in modern English.

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From nuptial, ultimately from Latin nuptiae, "wedding".

Origin: Latin

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What does “nuptials” mean?

The word “nuptials” means a wedding ceremony. In plain terms, a formal or old-fashioned word for a wedding.

How do you pronounce “nuptials”?

“Nuptials” is pronounced NUHP-shuhlz (/ˈnʌp.ʃəlz/ in IPA).

How do you use “nuptials” in a sentence?

Here is “nuptials” used in a sentence: “The whole village turned out to celebrate the nuptials.”

What part of speech is “nuptials”?

“Nuptials” is a noun.

Where does the word “nuptials” come from?

The word “nuptials” comes from Latin. From nuptial, ultimately from Latin nuptiae, "wedding".

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