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wedding

/ˈwɛdɪŋ/
Meanings
  • Noun

    A ceremony where two people are married.

    - "The wedding ceremony took place in the church."
    - "They sent out wedding invitations to all their friends."
  • Noun

    A large reception or party to celebrate a wedding.

    - "The wedding reception was held in a grand banquet hall."
    - "They danced the night away at their wedding."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈwɛdɪŋ/



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  2. /ˈwɛdɪŋ/



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  3. /ˈwɛdɪŋ/



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  4. /ˈwɛdɪŋ/



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Synonyms

marry
Rhymes
Words rhyming with wedding
groom , room , moon , spoon , june , mune , bloom
Variants
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wedding , weddings , wed , wedded , wedder , wedders , weds , wedding cake , wedding cakes , wedding march , wedding marches , wedding ring , wedding rings , wedding band , wedding party , wedding rehearsal , hear wedding bells , white wedding
Etymology
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From Old English 'weodan' meaning 'to pledge', from 'weow' meaning 'god'. Weddings were traditionally held in temples or churches to invoke blessings from the gods.

Trivia
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  1. The average wedding in the United States costs around $30,000.

  2. The first recorded use of the word 'wedding' was in the 15th century.

  3. In some cultures, it is considered bad luck for the bride to see the groom before the wedding ceremony.

Related Concepts
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  1. Marriage: The state of being married, a legally or formally recognized union between two people.

  2. Bride: The female partner in a marriage or wedding.

  3. Groom: The male partner in a marriage or wedding.

Culture
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In many cultures, weddings are a significant event marking the beginning of a new family and the start of a lifelong commitment between two people. Traditions such as wearing a white wedding dress, exchanging rings, and throwing a bouquet are common in Western cultures.

How to Memorize "wedding"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine the bride in a beautiful white dress, the groom in a tuxedo, and the happy couple exchanging rings in front of a priest or judge.

  2. associate

    - Think of the word 'marriage' and remember that a wedding is the ceremony and celebration that leads to marriage.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the phrase 'Weddings are for weddings, Marriages are for keeps' to help differentiate between the two terms.

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