bridal
Bridal (adj) means relating to a bride or to a wedding. Example: “She spent the morning trying on bridal gowns.”
How to use bridal
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAnything to do with a bride or a wedding.
Don't confuse with bridle (the straps used to control a horse) — they sound identical but are unrelated words.
Word forms
bridals plural
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She spent the morning trying on _____ gowns.
Etymology
From Old English brydealo, literally "bride-ale" — the wedding feast at which ale was drunk — later reshaped to look like "bride" plus "-al".
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Rhymes for bridal
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What does “bridal” mean?
The word “bridal” means relating to a bride or to a wedding. In plain terms, anything to do with a bride or a wedding.
How do you pronounce “bridal”?
“Bridal” is pronounced BREYE-dl (/ˈbɹaɪd(ə)l/ in IPA).
How do you use “bridal” in a sentence?
Here is “bridal” used in a sentence: “She spent the morning trying on bridal gowns.”
What part of speech is “bridal”?
“Bridal” is an adjective.
Where does the word “bridal” come from?
The word “bridal” comes from Old English. From Old English brydealo, literally "bride-ale" — the wedding feast at which ale was drunk — later reshaped to look like "bride" plus "-al".
Is “bridal” a common word?
“Bridal” is an uncommon word in modern English.