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noun

ˈbrī-dᵊl How to pronounce bridal (audio)
Definition of bridalnext
as in wedding
a ceremony in which two people are united in matrimony an old-fashioned country bridal

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adjective

as in prenuptial

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Recent Examples of bridal
Noun
On the cover is a photo of a model dressed in lingerie—bridal, of course. — Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026 Heidi shows up to reveal the challenge wearing a vintage Christian Siriano bridal gown. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
Adjective
Larroudé and Markarian released their second bridal collection this year, encompassing styles that could work across the various events involved in a wedding. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026 Reading had reached out to local florists about a relaxed, wildflower-style bridal bouquet and was shocked to receive a quote of $400 for the bouquet alone. — Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bridal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bridal
  1. wedding
  2. prenuptial
Noun
  • It’s been covered breathlessly on Instagram and by celebrity media — led by the former Access Hollywood host Billy Bush, who last Monday on his podcast described being confronted by Griffin at a wedding on the Hawaiian island of Lanai.
    — Ben Smith, semafor.com, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The shop will carry orchids, roses, dahlias, peonies, hydrangeas, and other seasonal flowers in addition to arrangements for weddings, corporate events and other occasions.
    — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of wedding
Adjective
  • Hill and Vaccaro were married in November 2021, but there was no prenuptial or post-nuptial agreement.
    — Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Discussions about prenuptial or postnuptial agreements felt uncomfortable and unnecessary during periods of personal optimism.
    — Hossein Berenji, Forbes.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Definition of prenuptial

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