noun ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   plural of newlywed form-of, plural
2. 2
   A recently married couple. plural, plural-only

   "An unusual custom is followed at Llangennith, when shotguns are fired at a wedding - to scare off evil spirits from the newlyweds."

Synonyms

All synonyms

groomhoneymoonernewlyweddednewlyweddedsoon to wed

Example

More examples

"Newlyweds but with a child? Yes, that's right - the son is from the father's former marriage. He's been divorced once."

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