noun / adjective
wedding
WED-ing/ˈwedɪŋ/
A ceremony in which two people get married.
The couple exchanges rings during their wedding ceremony.
Etymology
The verb behind wedding meant both pledging oneself and marrying. The noun named the pledge or act of marrying before coming to name the marriage ceremony itself.
In context
members who plan to get married in this church to notify the pastorate and register with the church the church clerk at least two months before the wedding
More examples
- We received a wedding invitation yesterday.
- Both families helped plan the wedding.
- Several weddings take place there each summer.
Forms
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