marriage

/ˈmɛrɪdʒ/
noun
  1. The legally or formally recognized union of two people as partners in a personal relationship.
    • Marriage is a serious commitment that requires work from both people.
    • In many cultures, marriage is marked by a special ceremony.
    • They celebrated their marriage with a big party.
  2. A close union or combination of two things.
    • The dish is a perfect marriage of sweet and spicy flavors.
    • The design shows a marriage of modern style and traditional materials.
    • Their business partnership was a marriage of talent and hard work.
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