wedding

A2
Pronunciation
/ˈwɛdɪŋ/
/ˈwɛdɪŋ/
Noun
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

Marriage ceremony; ritual officially celebrating the beginning of a marriage.

Example Sentences
  • Her announcement was quite a surprise, coming a month after she published the words "I hate weddings with a passion and a fury I can only partially explain rationally."
2 Definition

Joining of two or more parts.

Example Sentences
  • The wedding of our three companies took place last week.
Verb
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

To perform the marriage ceremony for; to join in matrimony.

Example Sentences
  • The priest wed the couple.
2 Definition

To take as one's spouse.

Example Sentences
  • She wed her first love.
3 Definition

To take a spouse.

4 Definition

To join or commit to, more or less permanently, as if in marriage.

Example Sentences
  • I'm not wedded to this proposal; suggest an alternative.
5 Definition

To take to oneself and support; to espouse.

6 Definition

To wager, stake, bet, place a bet, make a wager.

Example Sentences
  • I'd wed my head on that.
7 Definition

To participate in a wedding.