silver wedding

A couple celebrates their silver wedding anniversary with family and friends.

Definition

Noun: - A twenty-fifth wedding anniversary: "silver wedding" refers to the celebration of 25 years of marriage. The term "silver" symbolizes the traditional gift or color associated with this milestone.

Usage Examples

• (They commemorated 25 years of marriage.)
• (They are traveling to mark their 25th anniversary.)

Advanced Usage

• "silver wedding anniversary": a more formal or complete phrase for the same concept.

  • The couple renewed their vows on their silver wedding anniversary. (They reaffirmed their marriage promises at the 25-year mark.)

• "silver wedding celebration": the event or festivities held for the anniversary.

  • The silver wedding celebration included a dinner and a slideshow of memories. (The event featured a meal and a visual history of their marriage.)

Variants and Related Words

• Silver (adj): in this context, "silver" denotes the 25th anniversary, as in "silver jubilee" for a 25th year of a reign or institution.

  • The school held a silver jubilee celebration for its 25th year. (A 25th anniversary event.)

• Wedding (n): the ceremony or celebration of marriage.

  • Their wedding was a small, intimate affair. (Their marriage ceremony.)

Synonyms

• 25th anniversary: the specific number of years being celebrated.
• Silver anniversary: a common alternative term, often used interchangeably.

Related Idioms

• "Silver years": a poetic or informal reference to a long-lasting marriage, especially one reaching 25 years.
  • They are enjoying their silver years together. (They are experiencing a happy, long-term marriage.)

Phrasal Verbs

(No phrasal verbs are directly associated with "silver wedding," as it is a noun phrase.)

Cultural Notes

• In many Western cultures, the 25th wedding anniversary is traditionally marked by giving gifts made of silver, such as jewelry, coins, or decorative items. The term "silver wedding" may also be used in other contexts (e.g., "silver wedding anniversary" in official documents or invitations).