bride-to-be

noun

: a woman who is going to be married soon

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Has any other bride-to-be ever had this many designer wedding gown options? — Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 29 June 2026 In one selfie, the bride-to-be could be seen getting her makeup done by Andreea Ali. — Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026 Experienced boaters, bride-to-be Sidney Burleson and her closest friends spend a lot of time on the water. — Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 1 July 2026 And so was Travis Kelce, who wrapped up work at Chiefs’ minicamp in Kansas City and flew to see his bride-to-be. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for bride-to-be

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“Bride-to-be.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bride-to-be. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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