bride

noun

ˈbrīd 

: a woman just married or about to be married

Examples of bride in a Sentence

the mother of the bride

Recent Examples on the Web

Meadowlark is so beloved that some brides and grooms even have photos taken with the truck providing four flavors of soft serve to their friends and family. — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026

Their visit to Danielle Frankel was a favorite stop for both brides, who found four looks between them over the course of the wedding weekend. — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026

As Lauren and Gordon finished reciting their intentions, the bride began to get emotional. — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026

The bride wore a custom cream Balenciaga gown designed by the fashion house’s creative director, Pierpaolo Piccioli. — Kim Willis, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2026

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

Phrases Containing bride

• bride-price
• bride-to-be
• war bride

Rhymes for bride

• bide
• chide
• cried
• died
• dried
• dyed
• eid
• eide
• eyed
• flied
• fried
• glide

Kids Definition

bride

noun

ˈbrīd 

: a woman just married or about to be married