Definition of "betrothal" in English

noun

1. The act of betrothing.

   • marriage betrothal
   • formal betrothal
   • announce a betrothal
   • Their betrothal was announced in the local newspaper.
   • The play ends with a wedding after a long betrothal.

2. The fact of being betrothed; a mutual promise, engagement, or contract for a future marriage between two people.