marriage
marriage
(mærɪdʒ )Word forms: plural marriages
1. countable noun
A marriage is the relationship between two people who are married.
In a good marriage, both partners work hard to solve any problems that arise.
When I was 35 my marriage broke up.
His son by his second marriage lives in Paris.
2. variable noun
A marriage is the act of marrying someone, or the ceremony at which this is done.
I opposed her marriage to Darryl. [+ to]
3. uncountable noun
Marriage is the state of being married.
Marriage might not suit you.
In twenty years of marriage he has only taken two proper vacations.
4. See also arranged marriage
