puerpery

/ˈpjʊərəri/ (PYO-uh-ree)

Definitions

1. noun

A condition or state of being newly married and especially in one’s first year of marriage.

“The couple was experiencing the challenges of puerpery, but they were determined to make their marriage work.”

Synonyms

  • marital bliss
  • newlyweds

Antonyms

  • divorce
  • separation