wedding
1. the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed (Freq. 3) • Syn: wedding ceremony, nuptials, hymeneals • Derivationally related forms: wed • Hypernyms: ceremony, ceremonial, ceremonial occasion, observance 2. the act of marrying; the nuptial ceremony (Freq. 1) - their marriage was conducted in the chapel • Syn: marriage, marriage ceremony • Derivationally related forms: wed, marry (for: marriage) • Hypernyms: ritual, rite • Hyponyms: bridal, espousal, civil marriage, love match, remarriage 3. a party of people at a wedding • Syn: wedding party • Hypernyms: party • Member Meronyms: best man, bride, bridesmaid, maid of honor, flower girl, groom, bridegroom, groomsman, trainbearer
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