bride

noun

: a woman just married or about to be married

Examples of bride in a Sentence

the mother of the bride
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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

Time Traveler
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 Jul. 2025.

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bride

noun
: a woman just married or about to be married

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