فهرست
Bachelor party
Title: Bachelor party
Pronunciation: /ˈbætʃələr ˈpɑrti/
Formal or informal: informal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: ˈbætʃələr ˈpɑrti
Synonym: stag party
Opposite: bachelorette party
A party held for a man who is about to get married, typically attended by male friends
The bachelor party was wild and unforgettable
Bridesmaid
Title: Bridesmaid
Pronunciation: /ˈbraɪdzmeɪd/
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: ˈbraɪdzmeɪd
Synonym: maid of honor
Opposite: groomsman
A woman who is an attendant of a bride at a wedding
The bridesmaid wore a beautiful dress at the wedding
Fiance
Title: Fiance
Pronunciation: /fiˈɑnseɪ/
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: fiancé (masculine form)
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: fiˈɑnseɪ
Synonym: betrothed
Opposite: single
A man who is engaged to be married
My fiancé proposed to me last night
Fiancee
Title: Fiancee
Pronunciation: /fiˈɑnseɪ, -si/
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: fiancée (feminine form)
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: fiˈɑnseɪ, -si
Synonym: betrothed
Opposite: single
A woman who is engaged to be married
His fiancée is planning the wedding
Maid of honor
Title: Maid of honor
Pronunciation: /meɪd əv ˈɑnər/
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: meɪd əv ˈɑnər
Synonym: bridesmaid
Opposite: best man
a woman who is the chief attendant of a bride at a wedding
The maid of honor gave a touching speech at the reception
Bouquet
Title: Bouquet
Pronunciation: /buˈkeɪ, boʊ-/
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: buˈkeɪ, boʊ-
Synonym: posy
Opposite: wilted flowers
an attractively arranged bunch of flowers,especially one presented as a gift or carried at ceremony
The bride carried a beautiful bouquet of roses
Reception
Title: Reception
Pronunciation: /rɪˈsɛpʃən/
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: rɪˈsɛpʃən
Synonym: gathering
Opposite: dismissal
The action or process of receiving something, typically guests at a formal event or ceremony
The reception was held at a luxurious hotel
speech
Title: speech
Pronunciation: /spiːtʃ/
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: spiːtʃ
Synonym: address
Opposite: silence
A formal address or discourse delivered to an audience
The best man’s speech was heartfelt and humorous
Engagement ring
Title: Engagement ring
Pronunciation: /ɛnˈgeɪdʒmənt rɪŋ/
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: ɛnˈgeɪdʒmənt rɪŋ
Synonym: promise ring
A ring given by a person to their partner when they agree to marry them
She proudly showed off her sparkling engagement ring
wedding ring
Title: wedding ring
Pronunciation:/ˈwɛdɪŋ rɪŋ/
Part of speech:noun
Formal or informal:both
A ring exchanged by partners at a wedding ceremony
The couple exchanged their wedding rings during the ceremony
wedding gown
Title: wedding gown
Pronunciation: /ˈwɛdɪŋ ɡaʊn/
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: ˈwɛdɪŋ ɡaʊn
Synonym: bridal dress
Opposite: casual attire
a dress worn by a bride during a wedding ceremony
The bride looked stunning in her white wedding gown
Veil
Title: Veil
Pronunciation: /veɪl/
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: veɪl
Synonym: head covering
Opposite: reveal
A piece of fine material worn by women to protect or conceal the face or head
The bride wore a long veil that trailed behind her as she walked down the aisle
Tuxedo
Title: Tuxedo
Pronunciation: /tʌkˈsiːdoʊ/
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: tʌkˈsiːdoʊ
Synonym: formal suit
Opposite: casual attire
A man’s dinner jacket
The groom looked dapper in his black tuxedo
Aisle
Title: Aisle
Pronunciation: /aɪl/
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: aɪl
Synonym: passageway
Opposite: open space
A passage between rows of seats in a building such as a church or theater, an airplane, or a train
The bride walked down the aisle with her father
confetti
Title: confetti
Pronunciation: /kənˈfɛti/
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: informal
Countable or uncountable: uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: kənˈfɛti
Synonym: streamers
Opposite: absence of celebration
Small pieces of colored paper thrown during celebrations, especially at weddings and parades
After the ceremony, the guests showered the couple with confetti
To elope
Title: To elope
Pronunciation: /ɪˈloʊp/
Part of speech: verb
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: ɪˈloʊp
Synonym: run away
Opposite: stay
To run away secretly in order to get married, especially without parental consent
The couple decided to elope and have a small, private wedding ceremony
vow
Title: vow
Pronunciation: /vaʊ/
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: vaʊ
Synonym: promise
Opposite: break
A solemn promise or pledge, especially one made during a wedding ceremony
The couple exchanged vows in front of their family and friends
Dance floor
Title: Dance floor
Pronunciation: /dæns flɔr/
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: informal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: dæns flɔr
Synonym: dance area
Opposite: empty space
An area, usually in a nightclub or at a party, where people can dance
The newlyweds had their first dance on the crowded dance floor
Honeymoon
Title: Honeymoon
Pronunciation: /ˈhʌnɪˌmun/
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: ˈhʌnɪˌmun
Synonym: post-wedding vacation
Opposite: work
A vacation taken by a newly married couple immediately after their wedding
The couple went on a romantic honeymoon to the Caribbean
pregnant
Title: pregnant
Pronunciation: /ˈprɛgnənt/
Part of speech: adjective
Countable or uncountable: uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: ˈprɛgnənt
Synonym: expecting
Opposite: not expecting
carrying a developing embryo or fetus within the body; expecting a baby
The bride announced that she was pregnant just a few months after the wedding
Committed
Title: Committed
Pronunciation: /kəˈmɪtɪd/
Part of speech: adjective
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: kəˈmɪtɪd
Synonym: dedicated, loyal
Opposite: unfaithful
Feeling dedicated and willing to give time and energy to something;being in a dedicated relationship
The couple was committed to making their marriage work
Enchanted
Title: Enchanted
Pronunciation: /ɪnˈtʃæntɪd/
Part of speech: adjective
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: ɪnˈtʃæntɪd
Synonym: captivated, charmed
Opposite: disenchanted
Under a spell; bewitched or delighted by something magical or charming
The couple had an enchanted evening at their fairytale-themed wedding
Admirer
Title: Admirer
Pronunciation: /ədˈmaɪərər/
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: ədˈmaɪərər
Synonym: fan, suitor, follower
Opposite: critic
someone who has a particular regard for someone or something
The bride had many admirers at the wedding who complimented her on her dress
Anniversary
Title: Anniversary
Pronunciation: /ˌænɪˈvɜrsəri/
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks:/ˌænɪˈvɜrsəri/
Synonym:/ celebration, commemoration
Opposite:/ ordinary day
the date on which an event took place in a previous year; the yearly celebration of this date
The couple celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with a big party
Bridegroom
Title: Bridegroom
Pronunciation:/ˈbraɪdˌgrum/
Part of speech:noun
Formal or informal :formal
Countable or uncountable :countable
Transitive or intransitive :intransitive
Stress marks:/ˈbraɪdˌgrum/
Synonym:groom
Opposite:bachelor
A man who is getting married
The bridegroom waited nervously at the altar for his bride
To propose
Title: To propose
Pronunciation:/prəˈpoʊz/
Part of speech :verb
Formal or informal :formal
Countable or uncountable :countable
Transitive or intransitive :transitive
Stress marks:/prəˈpoʊz/
Synonym :ask for hand in marriage
Opposite :reject
To ask someone to marry you
The man proposed to his girlfriend on a romantic beach at sunset
proposal
Title: proposal
Pronunciation:/prəˈpoʊzəl/
Part of speech :noun
Formal or informal :formal
Countable or uncountable :countable
Transitive or intransitive :intransitive
Stress marks:/prəˈpoʊzəl/
Synonym:suggestion, offer
Opposite :rejection
a plan or suggestion, especially a formal or written one, put forward for consideration by others
The man’s proposal was met with tears of joy from his girlfriend
passion
Title: passion
Pronunciation:/ˈpæʃən/
Part of speech :noun
Formal or informal :formal
Countable or uncountable :uncountable
Transitive or intransitive :intransitive
Stress marks:/ˈpæʃən/
Synonym:intensity, fervor
Opposite :indifference
strong and barely controllable emotion; intense love and desire
The couple’s passion for each other was evident in every glance and touch
