noun
bride
BRYDE/braɪd/
A woman on or near her wedding day.
The bride holds a bouquet in her wedding dress.
Etymology
Old English bryd already named a betrothed or newly married woman, but its deeper origin is uncertain. Related words meant “daughter-in-law,” reflecting the bride’s place in her husband’s household.
In context
just the general normal chaos of what ensues when a bride is getting ready to get married.
More examples
- The bride greeted her guests.
- Several brides visited the dress shop.
- Her sister helped the bride prepare.
Forms
bride · brides
bridal adjective — Relating to a bride or wedding.
Similar words
- newlywed
- A recently married person of any gender.
- fiancée
- A woman engaged to marry, without implying the wedding is imminent.