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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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