Definitions

fiancee

[fee-ahn-sey, fee-ahn-sey] / ˌfi ɑnˈseɪ, fiˈɑn seɪ /

NOUN

marrier

Synonyms

WEAK

affianced betrothed engaged person fiancé future husband-to-be intended old lady old man prospective spouse steady wife-to-be

fiancée

NOUN

woman engaged to marry

Synonyms

STRONGEST

affianced affianced person betrothed bride-to-be engaged person future mate future wife intended prospective spouse wife-to-be

STRONG

beloved lover steady

Example Sentences

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Although Weston is half-Welsh and supported Wales a youngster, he will be travelling to Rome as an England fan after his fiancee bought him tickets as a Christmas present.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

His fiancee Alex Howard-Jones -- their wedding is in July -- and his parents, Alison and Tom, were in the crowd to witness his achievement.

From Barron's • Feb. 14, 2026

Ohio, where I am from, and Wisconsin, where my fiancee teaches, do this, and they have good old-fashioned snow days.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

Professional tennis star Tommy Paul and his fiancee, Paige Lorenze, appear to be making a major step toward married life by listing their respective homes within days of each other for a combined $5.3 million.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 20, 2026

I thought of his fiancee and wondered what it meant to see the future upended with no explanation.

From "Between the World and Me" by Ta-Nehisi Coates

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