matrimony UK /ˈmat.ɹɪ.mə.ni/US /ˈmæt.ɹɪˌmoʊ.ni/ noun4 •Marriage; the state of being married.If either of you know any impediment, why ye may not be lawfully joined together in matrimony, ye do now confess it. — 1549 •The ceremony of marriage. •A particular solitaire card game using two decks of cards. •(no longer used) A spouse. formsmatrimonies