bride

noun

: a woman just married or about to be married

Examples of bride in a Sentence

the mother of the bride
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One of the most joyful examples of a third-time bride embracing the pomp and pageantry of a big white wedding was Angelina Jolie. Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 30 June 2025 The bride wore a long white dress at the wedding — and so did Frankel. Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 30 June 2025 The couple stayed at the luxury Aman Venice hotel on the Grand Canal, with the bride reportedly wearing 27 different outfits throughout the weekend, including a custom Dolce & Gabbana mermaid gown. Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 June 2025 The bride herself brought a reported 27 outfits for the approximately 72-hour blitz. Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025 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 15 Jul. 2025.

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bride

noun
: a woman just married or about to be married

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