wedding

noun

wed·​ding ˈwe-diŋ How to pronounce wedding (audio)
often attributive
1
: a marriage ceremony usually with its accompanying festivities : nuptials
2
: an act, process, or instance of joining in close association
3
: a wedding anniversary or its celebration
usually used in combination
a golden wedding

Examples of wedding in a Sentence

The wedding will be at 2:00 p.m. the couple chose to have a garden wedding
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While shopping for the perfect wedding gift for her daughter and fiancé at the time, a woman went into numerous luxury stores in Atlanta, Georgia, last year. Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025 In contrast, her fiancé supports her decision to keep their wedding date. Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 11 Feb. 2025 Jones, a 36-year-old Texan in town for his friend Bret Watson’s destination wedding, eventually left the room. Federico Fahsbender, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2025 The goal, however, is to remind guys that Tailored Brands’ stores are more than just the go-to for weddings and special events. Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 11 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for wedding 

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of wedding was before the 12th century

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“Wedding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wedding. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.

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wedding

noun
wed·​ding ˈwed-iŋ How to pronounce wedding (audio)
: a marriage ceremony usually with accompanying festivities : nuptials

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