BRIDEGROOM Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

bridegroom

noun

Definition of bridegroom

as in groom

a man who has just married or is about to be married the bride and bridegroom

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Recent Examples of bridegroom Rose Allgood is steps away from joining her bridegroom for her wedding ceremony when there is a scream. — Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2026 But the relationships at the heart of the book—between the teenage Indigo and Azure, and between the adult Indigo and the unnamed bridegroom—are vividly, viscerally real. — Literary Hub, 26 Mar. 2026 The happy couple are therefore within their rights not to reissue invitations that were previously declined merely because the date, the location and the entree (though not, perhaps, the bridegroom) have changed. — Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2025 Renting out the bride (or bridegroom), even for short periods, does not strike Miss Manners as festive. — Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 7 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for bridegroom

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Noun

The second slide was a video (without sound) of the couple’s first kiss, which King prefaced with what looked like a howl of joy, followed by a series of passionate kisses and an arms-in-the-air yelp from the groom.

— Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 5 Oct. 2026
When the bride and groom connected ahead of the ceremony for a first look, the true purpose of the day came into picture.

— Shelby Wax, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026

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There were some concerns that the dress was too awkward and heavy to move in, with the bride reportedly practicing her curtsey multiple times.

— Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 10 Oct. 2026
Iconic fashion houses and brands on the rise showcased pieces that sartorially inclined brides will be clamoring to get their hands on in time for their celebrations.

— Shelby Wax, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026

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