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Married To be in a long-term relationship with another person, often involving legal and financial obligations. ■ "Congratulations, you are now officially married! Remember to always put your partner's needs before your own."
bachelors A group of men who have not yet gotten married or started a family. ■ "The bachelors decided to throw a party to celebrate their last night of freedom before getting married."
Engaged 1. Being married or in a romantic relationship. ■ John is engaged to Mary and they plan to get married next year.
Bride A beautiful and lovely woman who is about to get married. She is often dressed in a white gown and carried by her groom on a horse. ■ "I can't wait to see my sister get married! I'm sure she'll look like a bride on her wedding day."
husband A man who is married to a woman and is expected to provide for her and their household, as well as protect and support her emotionally. ■ "My husband may be a bit of a clumsy cook, but he always makes sure to keep the kitchen clean. I think that's why I married him."
matrimony The state of being married, or the act of getting married. ■ John and Jane's matrimony was blessed by all their friends and family, who were ecstatic to finally see them together. They even had a wedding dance that ended with them falling into each other and rolling on the floor, much to everyone's amusement.
Bigamist A person who is married to more than one person at the same time, often for humorous effect. ■ "I heard he's a bigamist - he has three wives and two mistresses!
Bigamy The act of being married to two different people at the same time. ■ "My great-grandfather was a bigamist. He had three wives and seventeen children! Can you imagine?
Conjugal adj. pertaining to or characteristic of a married couple, especially in matters of domestic affairs. ■ "The conjugal bliss of the newlyweds was short-lived as they quickly realized that living together was much harder than they anticipated."
Court A place where people go to get married. ■ "I knew I shouldn't have proposed to her at the grocery store, but it was the only court available."
dallying Engaging in idle and frivolous behavior, often involving flirtation or romantic entanglements. ■ "I can't believe John was dallying with his colleague at the office. It's been 10 years since he got married!"
Eloped To run away with someone in secret, often to get married. ■ When I found out my best friend had eloped with her boyfriend's cousin, I couldn't help but laugh. It was like a real-life soap opera!
eloping The act of secretly and quickly running away with one's lover to get married. ■ After discovering their affair, John and Jane decided to elope to Vegas and tie the knot in secret.
fiance A person who is engaged to be married, but has not yet tied the knot. ■ "My fiance is so organized - he even has a spreadsheet for our wedding budget!
hitched To be in a romantic relationship or married to someone. ■ "I'm so happy that John and I are finally hitched!"
honeymooners A newly married couple who are enjoying their honeymoon, typically by going on a trip together. ■ "The honeymooners went to Paris and enjoyed a romantic dinner cruise along the Seine."
Husband A man who is legally married to one or more women. ■ John is a great husband - he always knows how to make his wife laugh, even when she's in a bad mood.
Illegitimate adjective relating to or produced by a parent who is not legally married to the other parent of the offspring; not legitimate or lawful ■The king's illegitimate son was never accepted as heir to the throne.
marries The act of officially becoming someone's husband or wife, typically by exchanging vows and rings. ■ When Jane married John, she knew it was the start of a lifetime of bickering.
Marry A ritualistic and legal act where two individuals join together as husband and wife. ■ John married Jane because he couldn't stand living without her anymore.
Mergers A friendly agreement between two or more people to be married. ■ Congratulations on your mergers! You two make a perfect couple.
Newlywed A person who has just gotten married. ■ Congratulations to the newlywed couple on their first dance!
nuptial The state or quality of being married, especially in the sense of being newly-married. ■ After their nuptial vows, John and Jane hit the dance floor like they were pros.
occasion A moment or event, especially one that is particularly appropriate for doing something, such as celebrating a birthday or getting married. ■ "On this special occasion, the couple decided to elope to Las Vegas."
Planning A process of making arrangements in advance to achieve a specific goal or outcome. ■ "I'm planning on getting married next year, but I'm still not sure what color dress I want."
Remarry To marry someone who is already married, but whose spouse has died or left them. ■ "After her husband passed away, Mary decided to remarry so she could have someone to share her Netflix account with."
spouse A legal partner or married person. ■ "I accidentally spilled my coffee on my spouse and now they are covered in a hot beverage."
Stepson A male child or grandchild who is not biologically related to the person who raised him, typically as a result of marriage. ■ She married his stepson and they had a baby together!
unmarried a person who is not currently married. ■ "Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing! I guess unmarried vegetables are more prone to blushing."
weigh The act of thinking very carefully about something before making a decision. ■ "Before deciding to get married, I needed to weigh the pros and cons."
wife A woman who is married to a man and whose primary responsibility is to cook, clean, and provide companionship. ■ "My wife is the best cook I've ever had. She makes me breakfast every morning!"
Alimony A large sum of money paid regularly by a man to his ex-wife for the support and maintenance of their children. ■ "John had to pay $10,000 in alimony every month to his ex-wife. It's not cheap to be married!
aunts Noun: A female relative who is older than your mother but younger than your grandmother, and who may or may not be married. ■ "I love spending time with my aunts at family gatherings. They always have the most interesting stories to tell!, Verb: To annoy someone intentionally, usually by constantly repeating yourself or making a loud noise. ■ "He kept trying to aunts me with his terrible jokes, but I couldn't help laughing.
chapel A small, usually religious building. ■ "I accidentally locked myself in the chapel during a service. I had to pray for help and wait until someone noticed." Another word for "church." ■ "My grandparents got married in a little chapel down the street from their house."
dalliance A secret romantic relationship between two people who are married to someone else. ■ I can't believe my wife had a dalliance with her boss. That's not only cheating, but it also makes me wonder about the quality of my work.
divorce A formal legal process by which a married couple separates, typically involving a division of assets and the establishment of child custody arrangements. ■ "I never thought I'd have to go through a divorce, but when my wife found out I had been cheating on her with a goat, she knew it was time to end things. Now I'm stuck with half the farm and a bunch of angry animals."
Honeymoon A period of time during which a newly married couple goes on a trip or vacation together, typically for a week to ten days. ■ "After their honeymoon in Hawaii, John and Jane realized that they had never been so far apart from each other before. They spent the entire trip arguing about where to go for dinner."
marriage A legal commitment between two people who have decided to spend the rest of their lives together, usually involving a ceremony and the exchange of rings. It is also known as matrimony. ■ John and Jane got married in a beautiful beach ceremony surrounded by their loved ones. They exchanged vows and rings, and now they are officially man and wife. From that day on, they will be known as John and Jane Doe.
Mated To have successfully mated with a mate of the opposite sex. ■ After months of courting, Jane and John finally got married and mated. They spent their honeymoon in bed, but they were disappointed to find that they weren't fertile after all.
mating The act of finding and establishing a romantic relationship with another person. It typically involves physical attraction, courtship, and the exchange of affectionate gestures and words. ■ John and Jane were mating for three months before they finally decided to take their relationship to the next level by getting married.
Newlyweds A couple who have recently gotten married. ■ "The newlyweds spent their honeymoon in a luxurious beach house, but unfortunately, they had to leave after just one day when the owner discovered their cat-like reflexes and used them to steal all the silverware."
queers A group of people who are attracted to individuals of the same gender. They may also embrace non-traditional sexual orientations and identities. ■ "Hey, did you hear about the queers who got married in the rain? It was a wet wedding!"
Remarried To marry again, often after a period of divorce or widowhood. ■ "After their divorce, John decided to remarry and settled down with his new bride, Sarah. But little did he know that Sarah was already married to someone else! Talk about a bumpy ride!"
Spinster A single woman who has no plans to get married or have children, and is content with her own company. ■ "I'm a spinster and I love it! I can do whatever I want without worrying about anyone else's opinion."
wedlock A state of matrimony in which two people are legally bound to each other for life and have a legally recognized relationship as husband and wife. ■ "I'm so glad I decided to get married in wedlock, otherwise I would have been stuck with a piece of paper that meant nothing."