Definition

1. Noun:
   • A celebration marking 50 years of marriage: A "golden wedding anniversary" is the commemoration of the fiftieth year of a couple's marriage. It is traditionally associated with the gift of gold.

Usage

• The term is used to refer specifically to the milestone event itself.
• It is often celebrated with a party, family gathering, or a special trip.
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Examples

Advanced Usage

• The phrase can be used attributively (like an adjective) before another noun.
  • Example: They are saving for a golden wedding anniversary cruise.
• The celebration is sometimes called a "golden anniversary" for short, though the full phrase is more specific.

Variants and Related Words

• Golden anniversary: A shorter, common synonym for "golden wedding anniversary."
• Jubilee: While broader, this word can sometimes be used in the context of a 50th anniversary.
• Fiftieth anniversary: A more general term that can apply to other institutions or events, not just marriage.

Synonyms

• Golden anniversary
• Fiftieth wedding anniversary

Related Phrases

• Golden couple: A term sometimes used to refer to a couple celebrating their golden wedding anniversary, implying a long and successful marriage.
  • Example: The town's beloved golden couple were honored at the community center.

Noun

1. the 50th wedding anniversary