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marriage

noun

the act of marrying; the nuptial ceremony

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Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
M
Ends with
E
Contains
AR
Scrabble score
11
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ˈmæɹɪdʒ

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Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. the act of marrying; the nuptial ceremony

    “their marriage was conducted in the chapel”

noun

  1. two people who are married to each other

    “his second marriage was happier than the first”

noun

  1. the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

    “a long and happy marriage”

noun

  1. a close and intimate union

    “the marriage of music and dance”

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Example Sentences

their marriage was conducted in the chapel
his second marriage was happier than the first
a married couple without love
a long and happy marriage
God bless this union
the marriage of music and dance
a marriage of ideas

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