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Another photo captures the soon-to-be bride and groom crouching down on the sand with their two pet dogs.—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026 Tavish, who just moved to New Zealand from Los Angeles with his bride, is a gigolo whose three previous aging lovers died under mysterious circumstances.—Sandra Dallas, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026 Further, the bride wants a large number of additional people to be added to the rehearsal dinner.—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026 For example, friends of the bride may host a bridal brunch a day or two before the main ceremony.—Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 17 Apr. 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