marriage, n.
(marriages)
freq. cnt. 38
(marriages)
freq. cnt. 38
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
<noun.state> freq. cnt.: 27 freq. cnt.: 26 freq. cnt.: 1
marriage matrimony spousal relationship union wedlock
sample sentences
"a long and happy marriage""God bless this union"
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two people who are married to each other
<noun.group> freq. cnt.: 13 freq. cnt.: 10 freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 1
man and wife marriage married couple
sample sentences
"his second marriage was happier than the first""a married couple without love"
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member meronym
the act of marrying; the nuptial ceremony
<noun.act> freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 1
marriage marriage ceremony wedding
sample sentences
"their marriage was conducted in the chapel"
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a close and intimate union
<noun.state>
marriage
sample sentences
"the marriage of music and dance""a marriage of ideas"
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