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wedding
noun, wed·ding often attributive \ˈwe-diŋ\
: a ceremony at which two people are married to each other
Full Definition of WEDDING
1
: a marriage ceremony usually with its accompanying festivities : nuptials
2
: an act, process, or instance of joining in close association
3
: a wedding anniversary or its celebration —usually used in combination <a golden wedding>
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First Known Use of WEDDING
before 12th century
Related to WEDDING
- Synonyms
- bridal, espousal, marriage, nuptial(s)
WEDDING Defined for Kids
wedding
noun wed·ding \ˈwe-diŋ\
Definition of WEDDING for Kids
: a marriage ceremony
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