Noun
1. the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce);
"a long and happy marriage""God bless this union"2. two people who are married to each other;
"his second marriage was happier than the first""a married couple without love"3. the act of marrying; the nuptial ceremony;
"their marriage was conducted in the chapel"4. a close and intimate union;
"the marriage of music and dance""a marriage of ideas"