marriage bed
The term "marriage bed" encompasses both the literal bed shared by a married couple and the broader metaphorical aspects of their intimate relationship.
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Definition
B2Domestic Life
(literal)The bed in which a married couple sleeps.
Example
- They bought a new mattress for their marriage bed.
C1Relationships
(metaphorical)A symbol of the marital relationship and intimacy between spouses.
Example
- The trust and love they shared in their marriage bed strengthened their bond.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "marriage bed":
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