bridal shower

noun

: a party for a woman who is about to be married
hosting a bridal shower

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One of her most unique designs was a bridal shower cookie. Pamela Brown, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2026 This bridal shower dress acts as a sweet nod to my wedding weekend, and the celebrations that are just around the corner. Alexandra Ditch, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2026 This tradition is often performed at the bridal shower or the bridesmaids’ luncheon, but occasionally at the reception. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026 Tracy was at a bridal shower with the game pulled up on her phone, hands shaking from the nerves. Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bridal shower

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“Bridal shower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bridal%20shower. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.

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