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However, one reader noted that brides need to be understanding.—Brian Anthony Hernandez, People.com, 17 May 2025 Frankenstein’s monster and bride sprang to life in Darkmoor Village, the section of the park dedicated to Universal’s classic monsters.—Skyler Swisher, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 May 2025 Sánchez took to Instagram late Thursday to share photos of her bride tribe, including a black and white image of the group — among them Kris Jenner, Kim Kardashian and Katy Perry — posing on on the rooftop of the Cheval Blanc hotel in Paris, Vogue reported.—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 16 May 2025 After Her Wedding By Jack Beresford Senior Life and Trends Reporter
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There were tears after a bride found a unique way of including her late best friend in her wedding.—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 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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