holy matrimony

noun
UK: /ˌhəʊli ˈmætrɪməni/
US: /ˌhoʊli ˈmætrɪmoʊni/

  1. The state of being married; the ceremony or sacrament of marriage.

    1. They entered holy matrimony last year.
    2. The priest spoke about the blessings of holy matrimony during the wedding ceremony, emphasizing commitment.

Synonyms

marriage wedlock

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "holy matrimony" is /ˌhəʊli ˈmætrɪməni/ in British English and /ˌhoʊli ˈmætrɪmoʊni/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "holy matrimony": marriage, wedlock.

Example usage of "holy matrimony": "They entered holy matrimony last year.". More examples on the page.