bride

noun

Synonyms of bridenext
: a woman just married or about to be married

Examples of bride in a Sentence

the mother of the bride
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Hwang said that this always sounded a false note with Chinese Americans because the mail order bride was already an outdated idea that was no longer practiced, and the overly submissive bride character, Mei-Li, seemed inauthentic, even in 1958. Marla Jo Fisher, Daily News, 4 May 2026 The broomstick was created with the help of Amor, and the bride and groom hope to pass it down to her for her own special day. Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026 The rehearsal dinner is traditionally hosted by the groom’s family, but that’s not what this Saturday dinner sounds like, since the bride’s family hosted it. Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 4 May 2026 As for the star of the show, the wedding dress, brides are increasingly seeking multipurpose styles that can transform throughout the day. Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 1 May 2026 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 7 May. 2026.

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bride

noun
: a woman just married or about to be married

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