What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
marriage
Example
They celebrated their marriage with a big party. [marriage: noun]
Example
The couple decided to get married in the spring. [married: verb]
wedlock
Example
The couple entered into wedlock last year. [wedlock: noun]
Example
They were wed in a traditional ceremony. [wed: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Marriage is more common and versatile than wedlock in everyday language, and is used across various contexts and levels of formality.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between marriage and wedlock?
Wedlock is more formal and traditional than marriage, and is often used in legal or official contexts.
