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Bride

🇬🇧 UK /["/braɪd/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/braɪd/"]/

Meaning of Bride

a woman on her wedding day, or just before or just after it

In simple words: A woman on her wedding day.

Bride in a sentence

• a toast to the **bride and groom**
• The bride wore an elegant gown of ivory satin.
• He introduced us to his new bride.
• The bride looked radiant in an ivory gown.
• The bride's father traditionally walks with her to the altar to give her away.
• You may now kiss the bride.

How to use Bride

Use 'bride' to refer to a woman who is getting married. It is appropriate in both casual and formal contexts, especially during wedding ceremonies. Avoid using it in contexts unrelated to marriage.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a bride in a beautiful dress, walking down the aisle.

Related words

Collocations with Bride

• beautiful
• lovely
• radiant
• give away
• toast
• kiss
• wear something
• look
• the bride and groom

Synonyms for Bride

• wife
• spouse
• fiancée
• partner

Opposites of Bride

• groom
• bachelor
• single

Common mistakes with Bride

• Confused with 'groom' (male counterpart).
• Used to refer to unmarried women.

Frequently asked questions about Bride

What does Bride mean?

A woman on her wedding day.

What is the definition of Bride?

a woman on her wedding day, or just before or just after it

How do you use Bride in a sentence?

a toast to the **bride and groom**

Can you give another example of Bride?

The bride wore an elegant gown of ivory satin.

What are synonyms for Bride?

Common alternatives include wife, spouse, fiancée, partner.

What is the opposite of Bride?

Opposite meanings include groom, bachelor, single.

What words go with Bride?

It commonly pairs with beautiful, lovely, radiant, give away, toast, kiss, wear something, look, the bride and groom.

What are common mistakes when using Bride?

Confused with 'groom' (male counterpart). Used to refer to unmarried women.

How do you pronounce Bride?

US: /["/braɪd/"]/, UK: /["/braɪd/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Bride?

Use 'bride' to refer to a woman who is getting married. It is appropriate in both casual and formal contexts, especially during wedding ceremonies. Avoid using it in contexts unrelated to marriage.

What CEFR level is Bride?

"Bride" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.