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

And back in 2014, Swift surprised “superfan” Gena Gabrielle by attending her bridal shower with several gifts in tow, including two items from the luxury cookware line.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 10, 2024

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

"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