Noun

• S: (n) marriage (marriage%1:26:00::), matrimony (matrimony%1:26:00::), union (union%1:26:02::), spousal relationship (spousal_relationship%1:26:00::), wedlock (wedlock%1:26:00::) (the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)) "a long and happy marriage"; "God bless this union"
• S: (n) marriage (marriage%1:14:00::), married couple (married_couple%1:14:00::), man and wife (man_and_wife%1:14:00::) (two people who are married to each other) "his second marriage was happier than the first"; "a married couple without love"
• S: (n) marriage (marriage%1:04:00::), wedding (wedding%1:04:00::), marriage ceremony (marriage_ceremony%1:04:00::) (the act of marrying; the nuptial ceremony) "their marriage was conducted in the chapel"
• S: (n) marriage (marriage%1:26:01::) (a close and intimate union) "the marriage of music and dance"; "a marriage of ideas"