noun

prenup

PREE-nuhp

Prenup (noun) means a legal agreement made before marriage setting out how assets would be divided if the marriage ends. Example: “Their lawyers spent weeks drafting the prenup.”

noun

A legal agreement made before marriage setting out how assets would be divided if the marriage ends.

"Their lawyers spent weeks drafting the prenup."

An informal term for a photoshoot done before a wedding.

"The couple booked a beach location for their prenup photos."

How to use prenup

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe everyday short word for a prenuptial agreement, or casually, pre-wedding photos.

When to use it

Informal; "prenuptial agreement" is the formal legal term.

Word forms

prenups plural

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Etymology

A shortened form of prenuptial (agreement).

Synonyms

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antenuptial agreement premarital agreement

Frequently asked questions

What does “prenup” mean?

The word “prenup” means a legal agreement made before marriage setting out how assets would be divided if the marriage ends. In plain terms, the everyday short word for a prenuptial agreement, or casually, pre-wedding photos.

How do you pronounce “prenup”?

“Prenup” is pronounced PREE-nuhp (/ˈpɹiːnʌp/ in IPA).

How do you use “prenup” in a sentence?

Here is “prenup” used in a sentence: “Their lawyers spent weeks drafting the prenup.”

What is another word for “prenup”?

Words with a similar meaning to “prenup” include antenuptial agreement and premarital agreement.

What part of speech is “prenup”?

“Prenup” is a noun.

How many meanings does “prenup” have?

“Prenup” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a legal agreement made before marriage setting out how assets would be divided if the marriage ends.