WEDDING Definition & Meaning

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wedding

[ wed-ing ]

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noun

the act or ceremony of marrying; marriage; nuptials.
the anniversary of a marriage, or its celebration:
They invited guests to their silver wedding.
the act or an instance of blending or joining, especially opposite or contrasting elements:
a perfect wedding of conservatism and liberalism.
Business Slang. a merger.

adjective

of or relating to a wedding:
the wedding ceremony; a wedding dress.

wedding

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noun

1. the act of marrying or the celebration of a marriage
2. ( as modifier )
  wedding day
the anniversary of a marriage (in such combinations as silver wedding or diamond wedding )
the combination or blending of two separate elements

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of wedding¹

First recorded before 900; Middle English “matrimony, wedlock, marriage,” Old English weddung “b��ٰ��ǳٳ󲹱�”; wed, -ing ¹

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Idioms and Phrases

see shotgun wedding .

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Synonym Study

See marriage.

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As a matter of fact, we exchanged wedding vows nine years ago in a gorgeous Italian villa overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.

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Instead of cash-strapped travelers and dangerous liaisons, the motel hosts music videos, dog shows, wedding photos, car club meetings, social media gatherings and skateboarding events in its empty pool.

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He drove her to High House Estate in Congham, near King's Lynn, which his family operated as a wedding venue, and after an argument, tried to push her down an old well.

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The only time money is discussed is in regard to their wedding.

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