weddings
word · lemma: wedding
/ˈwɛdɪŋz/
WE-dingz
/wˈɛdɪŋz/
WE-dingz
Definition
Ceremonies where two people get married. Weddings often include celebrations, rituals, and parties depending on culture and tradition.
Usage & Nuances
'Weddings' is the plural of 'wedding'; use for more than one ceremony. Common collocations: 'attend weddings', 'plan weddings'. Do not confuse with 'marriage', which means the relationship after the wedding.
Spanish: bodas - casamientosPortuguese (BR): casamentosPortuguese (PT): casamentosChinese (Simplified): 婚礼Chinese (Traditional): 婚禮Hindi: शादियाँArabic: حفلات زفافBengali: বিবাহসমূহ - বিয়ের অনুষ্ঠানসমূহRussian: свадьбыJapanese: 結婚式Vietnamese: đám cướiKorean: 결혼식Turkish: düğünlerUrdu: شادیاںIndonesian: pernikahan
Example Sentences
My family loves going to weddings.
basic
There are two weddings next weekend.
basic
Weddings are usually very happy events.
basic
People often spend months planning their weddings.
natural
I’ve been to so many weddings this year, I lost count.
natural
Different cultures have unique traditions at their weddings.
natural