Bride

/braɪd/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A woman who is about to be married or who has just been married.

The bride walked down the aisle with a smile on her face.

A woman on her wedding day.

The bride wore an exquisite gown designed by a famous designer.

A newlywed woman.

The bride and groom shared their first dance as a married couple.

A woman who is engaged to be married.

She is a bride-to-be and is busy planning her wedding.

Middle English, from Old English 'brȳd'; related to Old High German 'brut'.

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.

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.

Bridezilla

She's turning into a full-on Bridezilla with all the wedding planning.

Missus

After the wedding, she prefers to be called 'the missus'.