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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Andrew posed alongside his older brother, the now King Charles, and his new bride, Princess Diana, in 1981. Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 20 Feb. 2026 In July, a gas explosion following a wedding reception at a home in Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad, killed eight people, including the bride and groom. ABC News, 19 Feb. 2026 Dracula and his brides are not the only hungrily desirous characters on display. Demetrios Matheou, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026 Mother of the bride Thurman was photographed in a gauzy light blue dress, and Ethan Hawke was in a navy blue suit paired with a black button-down. Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 17 Feb. 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

Cite this Entry

“Bride.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bride. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.

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bride

noun
: a woman just married or about to be married

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