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'