bridal

American

[brahyd-l] / ˈbraɪd l /

adjective

of, for, or pertaining to a bride or a wedding.

a bridal gown.

noun

a wedding.
Archaic. a wedding feast.

bridal British

/ ˈbraɪdəl /

adjective

of or relating to a bride or a wedding; nuptial

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noun

obsolete a wedding or wedding feast

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Other Word Forms

bridally adverb
prebridal adjective

Etymology

Origin of bridal

before 1100; Middle English bridale wedding feast, Old English brȳdealu, equivalent to brȳd bride ¹ + ealu ale, i.e., ale-drinking; now taken as bride ¹ + -al ¹

Example Sentences

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I also want to remind you of something that I often forget when the costs of being in a bridal party starts adding up: Weddings are fun!

From MarketWatch

“His longer-term strategy, Grow Brand Love, which focuses on driving growth in self-purchase and gifting through design-led product, while continuing to expand in bridal, appears to be gaining traction.”

From Barron's

The fashion designer and bridal boutique owner sympathizes with retailers grappling with the penny problem.

From The Wall Street Journal

Beauticians offer "bridal packages" promising rapid slimming before the big day.

From BBC

Wedding invitations were sent out and bridal gifts showered.

From The Wall Street Journal

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