Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

betrothal

noun
/bɪˈθroʊ.ðəl/
Definition
A formal agreement to marry; an engagement.
Examples
  • Her betrothal to him was celebrated with a grand party.
  • The couple announced their betrothal after a long courtship.
Meaning
The act of promising or agreeing to marry someone in the future.
Synonyms
  • engagement
  • espousal
  • promise