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.

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Etymology

Origin of bridal shower

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

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

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

Dear Miss Manners: Is it proper to invite friends to your baby shower who came to your wedding a year ago, but who were not invited to your bridal shower?

From Washington Post • Feb. 15, 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