elderwed
English
Etymology
elder + wed, by analogy with newlywed.
Noun
elderwed (plural elderweds)
- An elderly married person, especially one whose marriage occurred late in life.
- 2002, Cheong Suk-Wai, "Faith in a new tomorrow", The Straits Times, 8 January 2002:
- Many of his friends are joining a burgeoning international community of elderweds, or those who marry in their 60s, 70s or even 80s.
- 2002, Cheong Suk-Wai, "Faith in a new tomorrow", The Straits Times, 8 January 2002: