noun
trousseau
TROO-soh
Trousseau (noun) means the clothes, linens, and other items a bride traditionally collects for her marriage. Example: “Her trousseau included handmade lace tablecloths from her grandmother.”
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The clothes, linens, and other items a bride traditionally collects for her marriage.
"Her trousseau included handmade lace tablecloths from her grandmother."
How to use trousseau
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA bride's traditional collection of clothing and household items prepared before her wedding.
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Word forms
- Plural
- trousseaus, trousseaux
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Etymology
From French trousseau, a diminutive of trousse, "bundle" — literally a "little bundle" of belongings.
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What does “trousseau” mean?
The word “trousseau” means the clothes, linens, and other items a bride traditionally collects for her marriage. In plain terms, a bride's traditional collection of clothing and household items prepared before her wedding.
How do you pronounce “trousseau”?
“Trousseau” is pronounced TROO-soh (/ˈtɹuˌsoʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “trousseau” in a sentence?
Here is “trousseau” used in a sentence: “Her trousseau included handmade lace tablecloths from her grandmother.”
What part of speech is “trousseau”?
“Trousseau” is a noun.
Where does the word “trousseau” come from?
The word “trousseau” comes from French. From French trousseau, a diminutive of trousse, "bundle" — literally a "little bundle" of belongings.
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