Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

to live in sin

Phrase
/tə ˈlɪv ɪn sɪn/
Definition
To cohabit without being married, often implying a moral or social disapproval of this arrangement.
Examples
  • Many couples choose to live in sin rather than get married.
  • They have been living in sin for years, enjoying their life together without traditional constraints.
Meaning
Living together as partners in a sexual relationship without the formal commitment of marriage.
Synonyms
  • cohabitate
  • live together
  • shack up