bridal shower

American  

[brahyd-l shou-er] / ˈbraɪd l ˌʃaʊ ər /

noun

bridal showers plural

1. a party, often attended by women only, for giving gifts to a prospective bride or couple.

   For my bridal shower my sister decorated the hall at our mom’s church and planned some great games.

   Good sheets are so expensive—I’m glad I was given a few sets at my bridal shower.

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• bridal showers
  plural

Etymology

Origin of bridal shower

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

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bridal shower

During her dream bridal shower, Williams and her friends munched on Asian food before partaking in a lip-synch battle.

From MarketWatch ● Dec. 29, 2025

Tina has known Rebecca professionally for years, since before working together at this current job, so Tina invited her to her daughter’s bridal shower and wedding.

From Slate ● Aug. 3, 2023

Her bridal shower guests have a board of their own to tackle Smith’s “LoveShackFancy” dress code.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 28, 2023

With that background information, will you please advise if it is appropriate for a friend or relative to host a bridal shower?

From Washington Post ● Feb. 9, 2023

"I have to drop off this food at a bridal shower, girls," Mrs. Fayne said after she parked.

From "Sleepover Sleuths: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #1" by Carolyn Keene