matrimonial

adjective

mat·​ri·​mo·​nial ˌma-trə-ˈmō-nē-əl How to pronounce matrimonial (audio)
-nyəl
: of or relating to marriage, the married state, or married persons
matrimonially adverb

Examples of matrimonial in a Sentence

she plans to focus on matrimonial concerns after she's established in her career
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People would wait just outside the arrival gate door, sometimes while dressed in goofy getups while toting balloons or homemade signs of welcome, congratulations or even matrimonial proposals. The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025 Related Articles Gomez, who is currently engaged to producer and music artist Benny Blanco, finished her matrimonial look with her marquis diamond engagement ring, which is estimated to have cost around $200,000, according to the diamond experts from United Kingdom retailer Steven Stone. Marissa Muller, WWD, 4 Jan. 2025 The matrimonial attorney was unable to work again until April 1, 2023. David K. Li, NBC News, 3 Oct. 2024 Etiquette Experts Share The 8 Biggest Mistakes Made At Southern Weddings The New Wedding Dress Code Trend In recent years, another practice has slowly crept into the matrimonial mainstream: highly specific wedding dress codes, many times accompanied by Pinterest boards for inspiration. Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for matrimonial

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of matrimonial was in the 15th century

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“Matrimonial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/matrimonial. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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