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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
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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
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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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