wedding

noun

wed·​ding ˈwe-diŋ How to pronounce wedding (audio)
Synonyms of weddingnext
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
a golden wedding

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The wedding will be at 2:00 p.m. the couple chose to have a garden wedding
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Cole joined the group but later confessed everything to Kacie, who laughed it off, allowing the couple to move past the incident before their wedding. — Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026 Perhaps your cousin is having a tropical destination wedding, or your childhood best friend is tying the knot on a stylish country estate. — Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026 Speaking of star power, celebrities like Jennifer Lawrence and Olivia Culpo got married in the area, making the small town an in-demand wedding destination as well. — Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026 Built on a cheeky sustainability mission and cult-favorite dresses worn by celebrities and wedding guests, Reformation targets style-conscious shoppers seeking pieces that last without fast-fashion guilt. — Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026 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

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

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