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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Basia Zamorska, the stylist that worked on Moynahan's gown, shared several details about the bride's look with PEOPLE. Caitlyn Hitt, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026 The custom earrings were designed by Robinson Pelham and were a gift to the bride from her parents, Carole and Michael Middleton. Meg Walters, InStyle, 15 June 2026 Leaving Los Angeles for Sacramento was not easy for the young bride. Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 14 June 2026 The more than 4,000 brides and grooms wore matching outfits — the brides in identical white gowns, grooms in dark suits and red ties. Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 12 June 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 16 Jun. 2026.

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bride

noun
: a woman just married or about to be married

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