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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Yes to the Indian bride who wanted to borrow an elephant for her grand entrance at a London hotel ballroom. Andrea Sachs, Washington Post, 26 May 2026 According to Vogue, the bride wore a custom Oscar de la Renta gown adorned with tiny Japanese cherry blossoms scattered throughout the dress and neckline. Danielle Minnetian , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2026 The bride made the news official by sharing a black-and-white photo of her hand and that of her husband, both adorned with a ring, to her Instagram stories. La Rédaction De Vanity Fair, Vanity Fair, 24 May 2026 Katie’s Kennel even offers options for wedding day services, like transporting pups to and from the wedding venue to ensure the bride and groom can spend the day with their favorite pets. Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 23 May 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 27 May. 2026.

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bride

noun
: a woman just married or about to be married

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