two people joined in matrimony
we intend to be joined in matrimony until “death do us part”
Recent Examples on the WebBrooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz Beckham celebrated their second year of matrimony on April 9, and David, 48, shouted out his son and daughter-in-law in two adorable posts on his Instagram Stories.—Natasha Dye, Peoplemag, 9 Apr. 2024 The couple have been together since 1997 and have almost achieved 30 years of matrimony.—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 25 Mar. 2024 Jihan had noticed that the act of matrimony transformed many of her friends’ charming suitors into petty tyrants.—Anand Gopal, The New Yorker, 11 Mar. 2024 John Phillips, Getty Images Ahluwalia John Phillips, Getty Images
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Holy matrimony!—USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2024 That’s the question more and more women confront when considering cohabitating or even matrimony.—Roxanne Roberts, Washington Post, 16 Jan. 2024 Infidelity, recurring unresolved conflict, and lack of compatibility can chip away at bonds of matrimony over time.—Ebony Flake, Essence, 6 Feb. 2024 Below, some guidelines for matrimony media covering the entire wedding season.—Hayley Bloomingdale, Vogue, 7 Nov. 2023 Before the final reveal of any Bachelor season, the franchise briefly halts its frenetic march toward matrimony.—Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 16 Nov. 2023
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Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Anglo-French matrimoignie, from Latin matrimonium, from matr-, mater mother, matron — more at mother
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