matrimony

noun

mat·​ri·​mo·​ny ˈma-trə-ˌmō-nē How to pronounce matrimony (audio)
Synonyms of matrimonynext
: the state of being married : marriage

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two people joined in matrimony we intend to be joined in matrimony until “death do us part”
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Now, as the pop superstar prepares for her wife era, here’s a closer look at just how many of her songs reference matrimony. — Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 3 July 2026 Both Liz and Kate are women who don’t want matrimony to be the be-all and end-all of their lives—and who therefore tend to sideline or overlook their partners. — Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 15 June 2026 Get ready for the summer wedding season with the Criterion Channel’s matrimony collection and today’s puzzle pairs. — Joe Reid, Vulture, 4 June 2026 The announcement that the comedian joined the couple together in matrimony was surprising, but Sandler and Swift go back several years. — Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for matrimony

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French matrimoignie, from Latin matrimonium, from matr-, mater mother, matron — more at mother

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of matrimony was in the 14th century

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“Matrimony.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/matrimony. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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matrimony

noun
mat·​ri·​mo·​ny ˈma-trə-ˌmō-nē How to pronounce matrimony (audio)
plural matrimonies
: the union of two people as spouses : marriage
matrimonial
ˌma-trə-ˈmō-nē-əl, 
-nyəl
adjective
matrimonially
-ē
adverb

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