Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for wedding. Search instead for wedelns.
Definitions

wedding

[wed-ing] / ˈwɛd ɪŋ /
NOUN
marriage rite
Synonyms
STRONGEST
marriage
STRONG
bells bridal espousal hook matrimony nuptials union wedlock
WEAK
marriage ceremony nuptial rite spousal
Antonyms
STRONG
divorce

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Don’t miss: I gave my friend’s daughter cash for her wedding.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

Even gold wedding bands date back to the ancient world, Gordon says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

After an Islamic wedding, followed by a formal ceremony, Aisha says the relationship soured.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

But thinking back to his wedding speech, he concedes Gordon probably won the prize for best toast of the day.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Articles about her wedding ran in newspapers from Rhode Island to Wisconsin, Vermont to Mississippi, and almost every state in-between.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock