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Examples of bride in a Sentence
the mother of the bride
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The groom and bride dated for nine months before getting engaged.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 16 Jan. 2025
The bride and original poster (OP) shared a dose of wedding drama on r/AITAH via her brother's girlfriend, Reddit user peraltiag0stan.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
James chose Kirkconnell to be his girlfriend — but not his bride — in The Bachelor Season 25’s final rose ceremony.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 16 Jan. 2025
Her mom danced with her in place of the bride’s late father.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 15 Jan. 2025
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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 20 Jan. 2025.
Kids Definition
bride
noun
: a woman just married or about to be married
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