the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce); a long and happy marriage; God bless this union
[ Syn: matrimony , union , spousal relationship , wedlock ]
two people who are married to each other; his second marriage was happier than the first; a married couple without love
[ Syn: married couple , man and wife ]
the act of marrying; the nuptial ceremony; their marriage was conducted in the chapel
[ Syn: wedding , marriage ceremony ]
a close and intimate union; the marriage of music and dance; a marriage of ideas'