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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The wedding ceremony arch was especially meaningful to the bride and groom because McKenzie's father, Scott, added a personal touch. Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024 Photo: Kaela Leone Photography For some, scene-stealing veils are necessary to reflect the bride’s entire fashion direction for the wedding. Alice Newbold, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2024 Earlier this week, a bride who would only allow her sister to attend her wedding under one condition sparked viral debate. David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024 Now, the frantic bride was forced to take the subway to the Bronx, where the wedding was being held in the apartment of Rhoda’s parents Ida (Nancy Walker) and Martin (Harold Gould). Marc Berman, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024 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 22 Nov. 2024.

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bride

noun
: a woman just married or about to be married
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