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marrying

v. · n.
US //ˈmɛɹiɪŋ// UK //mˈæɹɪɪŋ// mar·ry·ing
  1. 1 getting married (v.)
    A2 Elementary

    the act of becoming a husband or wife to someone.

    the present participle of 'marry', describing the process of entering into a legal or religious union.

    Example

    They are marrying in a small ceremony by the sea next month.

    Example

    Marrying into such a prominent family brought both social advantages and a significant loss of personal privacy.

    Usage

    The verb is transitive and takes a direct object without a preposition.
    Pitfall
    She is marrying with a doctor.
    She is marrying a doctor.

    The verb 'marry' is transitive and does not take the preposition 'with' when followed by an object.

  2. 2 combining things (v.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    joining two different things or ideas together so they work well.

    the figurative act of combining or blending two distinct elements into a harmonious whole.

    Example

    The chef is famous for marrying traditional recipes with modern techniques.

    Example

    The architect succeeded in marrying the industrial aesthetic of the original warehouse with the comfort required for a modern residential space.
  3. 3 a wedding ceremony (n.)
    C1 Advanced Literary Archaic

    a wedding or the event where two people get married.

    a gerundial noun referring to the event or ceremony of a marriage.

    Example

    There was much singing and dancing at the marrying of the prince.

    Example

    The old chronicles provide a detailed account of the marrying of the two royal houses, which finally brought peace to the region.

Last updated June 20, 2026