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bridal shower

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

noun

  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.


Etymology

Origin of bridal shower

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

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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

I stumbled across a couple of obscure studies that trumpeted the value of all of the wedding rituals, from the bridal shower to the honeymoon.

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2024

Fishlock and King held a bridal shower with friends and Reign teammates, posting a fun video to the track of Beyoncé’s classic “Crazy in Love” hit.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 9, 2023

There, Terschluse hosted a bridal shower for Ramirez-Thomas.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 4, 2022

"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