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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Lucy also has a gift for talking brides with cold feet off ledges, as evidenced when her latest success story, Charlotte (Louisa Jacobson), balks on her wedding day. David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2025 Because the witch needed the bride's birthdate, Wintersteen made sure to get the couple's permission before hiring them. Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 6 June 2025 While the sequel’s storyline is being kept secret, the first movie revolved around a bride’s (Weaving) wedding night which takes a sinister turn when her eccentric new in-laws force her to take part in a terrifying game. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 5 June 2025 The issue came to a head when the bride chose a tight-fitting dress style for all bridesmaids without consulting them. Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 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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“Bride.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bride. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.

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bride

noun
: a woman just married or about to be married

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