marriage

noun
UK: /ˈmær.ɪdʒ/
US: /ˈmer.ɪdʒ/

  1. The legally or formally recognized union of two people as partners in a relationship.

    1. Their marriage was a happy event. [ ] [ ]
    2. The success of their marriage depends on mutual respect and understanding. [ ] [ ]

  2. The state of being married.

    1. She is enjoying her marriage very much. [ ] [ ]
    2. After ten years of marriage, they decided to renew their vows in a romantic ceremony. [ ] [ ]

  3. A wedding ceremony.

    1. We went to a marriage last weekend. [ ] [ ]
    2. The royal marriage attracted viewers from all over the world, due to its spectacle. [ ] [ ]

  4. A close union or joining of two things.

    1. The marriage of art and technology creates fascinating new possibilities. [ ] [ ]
    2. This project exemplifies the marriage of innovation and practicality, as the outcome is valuable. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

union wedlock matrimony wedding
marriage transitive-verb

  1. To unite in marriage.

    1. The priest will marriage them tomorrow. [ ] [ ]
    2. They plan to marriage their daughter off to a wealthy businessman in the next year. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "marriage" in English means: The legally or formally recognized union of two people as partners in a relationship., The state of being married., A wedding ceremony., A close union or joining of two things..

The phonetic transcription of "marriage" is /ˈmær.ɪdʒ/ in British English and /ˈmer.ɪdʒ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "marriage": union, wedlock, matrimony, wedding.

Example usage of "marriage": "Their marriage was a happy event.". More examples on the page.