married

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adjective

mar·​ried ˈmer-ēd How to pronounce married (audio)
ˈma-rēd
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a
: being in the state of matrimony : wedded
b
: of or relating to marriage : connubial
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married

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noun

plural marrieds or married
: a married person
young marrieds are paid undue … attentionPaul Goodman

Examples of married in a Sentence

Adjective They are happily married with several children. a sermon on the joys and responsibilities of married love
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Adjective
At the time, Trump was married to his wife, Melania, who has not been in court for the trial. Michael R. Sisak, Fortune, 8 May 2024 Two members of Electric Mud — Marc and Matty Hansen — have an aunt named Patti Hansen who's been married to Keith Richards since 1983. Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 8 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for married 

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Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Noun

1897, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of married was in the 14th century

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“Married.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/married. Accessed 13 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

married

1 of 2 adjective
mar·​ried
ˈmar-ēd
1
: united in marriage
a married couple
2
: of or relating to marriage

married

2 of 2 noun
plural marrieds or married
: a married person
young marrieds starting their first home

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