matrimony

[Mat·ri*mo*ny]

Matrimony is just a fancy way of saying "marriage." When a couple ties the knot, they are engaging in matrimony.

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The union of man and woman as husband and wife; the nuptial state; marriage; wedlock.

Noun
the ceremony or sacrament of marriage

Noun
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce); "a long and happy marriage"; "God bless this union"


n.
The union of man and woman as husband and wife; the nuptial state; marriage; wedlock.

n.
A kind of game at cards played by several persons.


Matrimony

Mat"ri*mo*ny , n. [OE. matrimoine, through Old French, fr. L. matrimonium, fr. mater mother. See Mother.] 1. The union of man and woman as husband and wife; the nuptial state; marriage; wedlock.
If either of you know any impediment, why ye may not be lawfully joined together in matrimony, ye do now confessit.
2. A kind of game at cards played by several persons. Matrimony vine (Bot.), a climbing thorny vine (Lycium barbarum) of the Potato family. Gray. Syn. -- Marriage; wedlock. See Marriage.

The union of man and woman as husband and wife; the nuptial state; marriage; wedlock.

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Usage Examples

The bonds of matrimony are like any other bonds - they mature slowly.

A lady's imagination is very rapid it jumps from admiration to love, from love to matrimony in a moment.

The critical period of matrimony is breakfast-time.

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Other Usage Examples

Nowadays love is a matter of chance, matrimony a matter of money and divorce a matter of course.

In matters of religion and matrimony I never give any advice because I will not have anybody's torments in this world or the next laid to my charge.

Single women have a dreadful propensity for being poor. Which is one very strong argument in favor of matrimony.

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