wedlock

noun
UK: /ˈwed.lɒk/
US: /ˈwed.lɑːk/

  1. The state of being married.

    1. They entered wedlock last year during a summer wedding.
    2. Their long and happy wedlock was admired by everyone in the small village.

  2. The ceremony of marriage; the act of getting married.

    1. The celebration of their wedlock took place by the sea.
    2. The couple announced their wedlock after keeping their relationship private for years.

Synonyms

marriage matrimony union

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "wedlock" in English means: The state of being married., The ceremony of marriage; the act of getting married..

The phonetic transcription of "wedlock" is /ˈwed.lɒk/ in British English and /ˈwed.lɑːk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

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

Example usage of "wedlock": "They entered wedlock last year during a summer wedding.". More examples on the page.