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English noun: wedding

1. wedding (event) the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed


Synonymshymeneals, nuptials, wedding ceremony


Broader (hypernym)ceremonial, ceremonial occasion, ceremony, observance

2. wedding (act) the act of marrying; the nuptial ceremony


SamplesTheir marriage was conducted in the chapel.


Synonymsmarriage, marriage ceremony


Broader (hypernym)rite, ritual


Narrower (hyponym)bridal, civil marriage, espousal, love match, remarriage

3. wedding (group) a party of people at a wedding


Synonymswedding party


Broader (hypernym)party


Member holonymbest man, bride, bridegroom, bridesmaid, flower girl, groom, groomsman, maid of honor, trainbearer









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