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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Donna hosts Sophie’s wedding with the help of her friends, Tanya (Christine Baranski) and Rosie (Julie Walters), while Sophie cooks up a plan of her own. Francesca Gariano, People.com, 19 July 2025 Meeting space, which is also popular for weddings, is another distinctive amenity. Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2025 Agnes also played a special role in Ester’s wedding as her maid of honor. Alexa Juliana Ard, USA Today, 18 July 2025 Beads and sequins may be more suitable for holiday parties and New Year’s Eve, while lace and silk result in an elegant look and are appropriate for weddings. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for wedding

Word History

First Known Use

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

Time Traveler
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 22 Jul. 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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