bride

noun

Synonyms of bridenext
: a woman just married or about to be married

Examples of bride in a Sentence

the mother of the bride
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In Whale’s picture, the bride doesn’t talk — only screams or hisses like an irritated cat — and is brought to life 5 minutes before the credits roll. Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026 In any case, Caroline — who was a more compelling character when Jackie was still alive, subtly pushing against her family’s conventions — has now taken up Jackie’s torch as the guard of Kennedyisms, making sure his brother and his willful bride fall in line. Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026 The bride from Holden, Massachusetts was left scrambling with just 85 days to go before her wedding. Penny Kmitt, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026 The bride's minimalist wedding gown is arguably the most celebrated detail of the entire ceremony. Emma Banks, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026 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 10 Mar. 2026.

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bride

noun
: a woman just married or about to be married

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