adj
Uncommon
bridal
BREYE-dl
Bridal (adj) means relating to a bride or to a wedding. Example: “She spent the morning trying on bridal gowns.”
adj
1
Relating to a bride or to a wedding.
"She spent the morning trying on bridal gowns."
"The hotel offers a special bridal suite for the wedding night."
"bridal ornaments; a bridal outfit; a bridal chamber"
How to use bridal
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAnything to do with a bride or a wedding.
Common mistake
Don't confuse with bridle (the straps used to control a horse) — they sound identical but are unrelated words.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
bridal gown
bridal suite
bridal party
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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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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.
