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And there have also been reports that Bezos wants to get his bride a git: Vogue Magazine.—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 28 July 2025 The bride and groom's immediate families and wedding parties enjoyed food, drinks and an open mic to ease into the weekend.—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 28 July 2025 In fact, these white shoes could be a good choice for 2026 brides who are tired of classic designs.—Tatiana Ojea, Glamour, 26 July 2025 During the 1880s, five owners built homes for their new brides earning the area the Honeymoon Row nickname.—Tiffani Sherman, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 July 2025 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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