bridal shower

noun

: a party for a woman who is about to be married
hosting a bridal shower

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One of her most unique designs was a bridal shower cookie. — Pamela Brown, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2026 Got a bridal shower, summer party, or wedding on your calendar? — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026 Serve them for an Easter appetizer, brunch, or a spring baby or bridal shower. — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026 Ahead of confirming their breakup, Ramos shared pictures from her bachelorette party and bridal shower on Instagram. — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bridal shower

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“Bridal shower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bridal%20shower. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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