war bride

war bride

noun

Definition of WAR BRIDE

1

: a woman who marries a serviceman ordered into active service in time of war

2

: a woman who marries a serviceman especially of a foreign nation met during a time of war

Examples of WAR BRIDE

1. My grandmother was a war bride during World War II.

First Known Use of WAR BRIDE

1892

Rhymes with WAR BRIDE

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