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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While Zendaya and Roach are clearly spreading the four-part superstition across multiple looks, brides have often incorporated the old, new, borrowed and blue into a single wedding day outfit. Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026 There are stories of a knife-wielding, bride-killing monster lurking in the woods, which Nicky’s big brother (Jeff Wilbusch’s icy Jules) may or may not have encountered as a child. Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2026 Boston has had a meteoric rise in the industry, and the series — which stars Camila Morrone as a bride who meets her in-laws during her wedding week and things get dark very quickly — is sure to elevate her profile. William Earl, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026 His young bride—unnamed, like most women in the novel—silently grapples with the realization that she is not wanted. Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 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 1 Apr. 2026.

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bride

noun
: a woman just married or about to be married

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