bride

noun

ˈbrīd 

: a woman just married or about to be married

Examples of bride in a Sentence

the mother of the bride

Recent Examples on the Web

So, when the bride gets here, the consultant has a good feel for what the customer is looking for. —Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2025

In photos that Paul's younger brother, Jake Paul, shared on his Instagram Stories, the groom wore a white suit jacket with black pants, and the bride wore a strapless, lace wedding dress. —Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025

Some people are adamant that the immediate family of a bride or parent-to-be should never host the shower, suggesting that such a move seems self-serving or like a greedy call for gifts. —Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 16 Aug. 2025

The bachelorette party was going to take place on a cruise, and the bride needed Stevens to pay her share immediately after inviting her. —Rachel Barber, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025

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

Phrases Containing bride

• bride-price
• bride-to-be
• war bride

Rhymes for bride

• bide
• chide
• cried
• died
• dried
• dyed
• eid
• eide
• eyed
• flied
• fried
• glide

Kids Definition

bride

noun

ˈbrīd 

: a woman just married or about to be married