bridal

C2 Topic:Describing Qualities

US /ˈbɹaɪd(ə)l/ UK /ˈbraɪ.dl̩/ See IPA manual

Homophones

bridle /ˈbɹaɪdəl/

Freq #11505

Meanings

1

adj
of or pertaining to a bride

Bridal gown.
2

adj
of or relating to a wedding

Bridal procession.

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Synonyms

2 adj · of or relating to a wedding spousal

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Word family

Related forms bridechamber bridegroom

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bridal gown
a formal dress worn by a bride for her wedding

Adjective + noun

Etymology

From Middle English bridale, from Old English brȳdealo (“wedding ale; wedding feast”). The attributive usage was strengthened by association with bride + -al.

bridale Middle English brȳdealo Old English

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