bride

noun

: a woman just married or about to be married

Examples of bride in a Sentence

the mother of the bride
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For many brides, tying the knot is no longer a single-day, or single outfit, affair. Natalie Wu megan Sauer, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2025 Current New York City Fire Department Rescue 1 firefighters also lent the bride and groom a firetruck, which transported Marino to her wedding venue. Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 29 Aug. 2025 But then, as guests mingled before the arrival of the bride, Taylor stood at a cocktail table, her hair still looking like a bird’s nest. Sam Reed, Glamour, 29 Aug. 2025 The first movie revolved around a bride’s (Weaving) wedding night which takes a sinister turn when her eccentric new in-laws force her to take part in a terrifying game. Glenn Garner, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bride

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English brȳd; akin to Old High German brūt bride

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bride was before the 12th century

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“Bride.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bride. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.

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bride

noun
: a woman just married or about to be married

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