bride
3 synonyms and 0 antonyms for bride, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A woman who is getting married or has just married.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use bride
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old English brȳd, an ancient Germanic word for "bride" found in close relatives across nearly every Germanic language, including German Braut and Dutch bruid.
Full origin of bride →Frequently asked questions
What does “bride” mean?
The word “bride” means a woman who is getting married or has just married. In plain terms, the woman in a wedding — the one getting married.
How do you pronounce “bride”?
“Bride” is pronounced bryd (/bɹaɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “bride” in a sentence?
Here is “bride” used in a sentence: “The bride walked down the aisle to loud applause.”
What part of speech is “bride”?
“Bride” is a noun.
Where does the word “bride” come from?
The word “bride” comes from Old English. From Old English brȳd, an ancient Germanic word for "bride" found in close relatives across nearly every Germanic language, including German Braut and Dutch bruid.
Is “bride” a common word?
“Bride” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
What is the difference between a bride and a fiancée?
A fiancée is a woman who is engaged to be married, during the period before the wedding. She becomes a bride around the wedding itself, since bride refers to a woman who is getting married or has just married.
How long is a woman called a bride after the wedding?
There is no fixed rule, but "bride" normally applies on the wedding day and shortly afterward. Once the wedding period has passed, "newlywed" is the usual word for the following weeks and months of the marriage.
What is the difference between a bride and a bridesmaid?
The bride is the woman who is getting married. A bridesmaid is a friend or relative chosen to attend and support her during the wedding, and the chief bridesmaid is often called the maid of honor — or matron of honor if she is herself married.
What do you call the man a bride is marrying?
The man getting married is the bridegroom, almost always shortened to groom in everyday use. Together the couple are the bride and groom, and after the ceremony they are commonly described as newlyweds.