Definition of ESPOUSAL

espousal

Plural: espousals

Noun

  • A marriage ceremony; also, the adoption or support of a cause.
  • archaic terms for a wedding or wedding feast
  • the act of becoming betrothed or engaged
  • the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception
  • A betrothal.
  • A wedding ceremony.
  • Adoption of a plan, cause, or idea.

Examples

  • His ESPOUSAL of the ’play short words’ strategy eventually led to a decisive victory.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English espousal, espousaille, from Old French espousailles, from Latin sponsalia (“a betrothal”), neuter plural of sponsalis, from spōnsus (“one betrothed, a spouse”); see spouse.

Scrabble Score: 10

espousal: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
espousal: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
espousal: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

espousal: valid Words With Friends Word