n.
People who get married later in life (cf. newlyweds).
Example Citation:
"Orville Abbott, 76, and his wife, Arlene, 65, have been married seven years. . . . What do experts say about marriages like theirs? How about children of such brides and grooms? And what do 'elderweds,' as they are called, think about such relationships themselves?"
— Robert A. Masullo, "Once and Again," Sacramento Bee, Septermber 26, 1999
Earliest Citation:
The remaining new shows include three half-hour sitcoms and two hourlong dramas. They are:
"Baby Talk": Connie Sellecca stars in this show based on the hit movie, "Look Who's Talking."
"Married People": Three generations of couples — newlyweds, baby boomers and elderweds — share a New York brownstone.
—"Twin Peaks,' more videos make ABC's fall schedule," Los Angeles Times, May 21, 1990
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