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This style is for the bride who wants to add a little drama to her look or prefers to skip the traditional veil but still wants a train.—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2025 Before bride Shamar Marchand (née Brown) reached the altar on March 1 at Hilton Miami Aventura in Florida, her fiancé, Adler Marchand, made his wedding ceremony entrance one that their 206 guests will never forget.—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025 Staying true to the theme, the bride selected a French designer for her second look.—Megan Pinckney Rutherford, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2025 Traditionally, an elopement was considered to be just for the bride and groom, meaning no guests are present.—Roger Sands, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bride
Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Old English brȳd; akin to Old High German brūt bride
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of bride was
before the 12th century
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