Meaning & Definition of word "Bride"
Bride
/braɪd/
noun:
- 1. A woman who is about to be married or who has just been married.
- Example: The bride walked down the aisle with a smile on her face.
- 2. A woman on her wedding day.
- Example: The bride wore an exquisite gown designed by a famous designer.
- 3. A newlywed woman.
- Example: The bride and groom shared their first dance as a married couple.
- 4. A woman who is engaged to be married.
- Example: She is a bride-to-be and is busy planning her wedding.
Etymology
●Middle English, from Old English 'brȳd'; related to Old High German 'brut'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
bride to be:
A woman who is engaged and will soon be married.
bride'smaid:
A female attendant to the bride.
bride price:
A payment made by the groom or his family to the family of the bride.
Related Words
groom:
A man on his wedding day.
wedding:
A ceremony where two people are united in marriage.
marriage:
The legal or formal union of two individuals.
Slang Meanings of bride
Meaning: Bridezilla
● Example Sentence: She's turning into a full-on Bridezilla with all the wedding planning.
Meaning: Missus
● Example Sentence: After the wedding, she prefers to be called 'the missus'.