bride

noun

Definition of bridenext
as in wife
a woman who has just married or is about to be married a new bride the mother of the bride

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Recent Examples of bride Incidents like Tony burning his hand on a white-hot skillet — earning his co-workers’ mockery and contempt by asking for burn cream — and witnessing a bride leave her wedding dinner in order to shtup a cook are recreated for maximum effect. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2026 Meanwhile, Posh Spice couldn’t attend but did provide the bride with her dress. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Aug. 2026 The bride’s veil measured 39 feet, and her train became the longest ever worn at a British royal wedding. — Eliza Prosperini, Vanity Fair, 4 Aug. 2026 Lopez was going to play one of Madonna's brides for the nostalgic tribute, joining pop princess Britney Spears. — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bride
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bride
  1. wife
  2. partner
  3. lady
  4. spouse
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  • In the second-season finale, some time after Aemond had killed Rhaenyra’s son Luke, Alicent arrives in secret to Dragonstone to barter Aegon’s life in exchange for peace, and safety in particular for her daughter (and Aegon’s wife) Helaena.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Then Green, his wife and Beloozerov spent the next several days planning their trip and eating meals Beloozerov paid for in cash pulled from a pouch around his neck stocked with $100, $50 and $2 bills.
    — Isabelle Chapman, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of wife
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  • Cocaine trafficking is not a victimless crime, and the FBI and our partners will use every tool at our disposal to keep ridding our communities of these deadly narcotics.
    — Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The men’s World Cup showed that brands do not need to spend millions of dollars on becoming an official partner to garner attention.
    — Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of partner
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  • The ladies then go around and talk about their most iconic moment on the show.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
  • For most guys, turning up poolside in the same trunks as someone else isn’t that big of a deal—certainly not a faux pas on the same level as, say, the lady in your life’s arriving on the red carpet in the same gown as another woman.
    — Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of lady
Noun
  • Ted Pappageorge, of Culinary Workers Union Local 226, said the policy is not effective, especially for married couples who both rely on tips as spouses must share the $25,000 cap.
    — Juhi Doshi, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Chesapeake Life Center group for individuals grieving death of spouse or life partner.
    — Jamie Chapman, Baltimore Sun, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of spouse

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“Bride.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bride. Accessed 12 Aug. 2026.

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