Fiancee

/fiːˈɒn.seɪ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A woman who is engaged to be married.

After two years of dating, he finally proposed to his fiancée during a romantic dinner.

A woman who has formally agreed to marry someone, often signified by an engagement ring.

Her fiancée was overjoyed when she accepted his invitation to meet her parents.

A term used to refer to a future spouse, especially in the context of wedding planning.

The wedding planner asked the happy couple about their vision for the big day, and the fiancée was full of ideas.

French, from the verb fiancé, meaning 'to betroth'.

put a ring on it

To propose marriage, often signified by giving an engagement ring.

fiancee duties

Responsibilities and tasks expected of someone who is engaged.

fiancé

A man who is engaged to be married.

engagement

The period during which a couple is engaged to be married.

wedding

A ceremony in which two people are united in marriage.

The future Mrs.

He's introducing her as his future Mrs. at the party.

Main squeeze

He's seeing her as his main squeeze until the wedding.