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

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

For the past three decades, it seemed there was only one cake worth having at your graduation, birthday, bridal shower or wedding.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 2, 2024

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