betrothal
noun
be·troth·al
bi-ˈtrō-t͟həl 
-ˈtrȯ-
-ˈtrȯ-
-thəl,
bē-
1
: the act of betrothing or fact of being betrothed
2
: a mutual promise or contract for a future marriage
Examples of betrothal in a Sentence
They were both young at the time of their betrothal.
the couple's betrothal lasted four years
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Bethy Squires, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2024
The couple have been celebrating their betrothal since January, averaging an event every six weeks.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 11 July 2024
Colin held his outstretched hand toward his carriage, beckoning for Penelope to come inside his home, despite the late hour, to announce their hasty betrothal.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 13 June 2024
Now many of these voters, disillusioned after their brief betrothal to the Tories, are flocking back to Labour.
—Mark Landler, New York Times, 12 June 2024
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“Betrothal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/betrothal. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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betrothal
noun
be·troth·al
-ˈtrōt͟h-əl
-ˈtrȯth-
-ˈtrȯth-
-ˈtrōth-
: an engagement to be married
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