Meaning & Definition of word "Married"

Married

/ˈmɛr.id/

verb:

  • 1. To join in marriage; to take as a spouse.
    • Example: They married in a small ceremony on the beach.
  • 2. To cause to become joined or united.
    • Example: The two companies married their resources to enhance productivity.

adjective:

  • 1. Joined in matrimony; having a spouse.
    • Example: She is a married woman with two children.
  • 2. Relating to or having the status of being married.
    • Example: They celebrated their married life with a special anniversary dinner.
  • 3. Having a partner in a committed relationship, often legally recognized.
    • Example: After years of dating, they finally decided to get married.

Etymology

Middle English 'maried', from Old French 'marier', from Latin 'maritare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

married life:

The life shared by a married couple.

married to the job:

Being heavily committed to one's work.

married with children:

A common phrase describing a married couple that has children.

Related Words

spouse:

A husband or wife in a marriage.

matrimony:

The state of being married; marriage.

nuptial:

Relating to marriage or weddings.

Slang Meanings of married

Meaning: Hitched

Example Sentence: He finally got hitched after dating for years.

Meaning: Tied the knot

Example Sentence: They tied the knot in a beautiful ceremony last month.

Meaning: Wife'd up

Example Sentence: He got wife'd up right after college.