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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The story revolves around Mariamma, a child bride at age 12, who grows to become the powerful matriarch of the family. Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 June 2025 This action can ruin the bride's makeup, hair style or wedding dress. Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 20 June 2025 That’s the dream for plenty of brides, but things are already tense between Betsy and her maid of honor, Sam (Wilson). Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 20 June 2025 The viral video, shared by Alexa Sorensen, the best friend of the bride and groom, showed the Baltimore park guide visibly emotional during the couple's wedding vows. Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 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

Cite this Entry

“Bride.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bride. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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bride

noun
: a woman just married or about to be married

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