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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
Craftsmanship, fabric, era and current bridal taste all shape demand, and even an unwearable gown can be mined for its lace, buttons or veil. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2026 The bride's third wedding dress wasn't white Monroe wore two bridal looks for her third wedding to Miller on June 29, 1956. — Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026
Adjective
Like most details surrounding her big day, Swift’s wedding dress remains under wraps, leaving fans with burning questions about what her bridal beauty will be. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 2 July 2026 The story of how this whimsical, gender-fluid brand got into the fusty, dusty, and chronically behind-the-times bridal industry isn't a particularly dramatic one. — Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for bridal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bridal
  1. wedding
  2. prenuptial
Noun
  • Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are expected to take over Madison Square Garden for two events celebrating their wedding, ABC News and CNN reported on June 30, citing sources familiar with the plans.
    — Charlie Carballo, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • Amazon’s clothing section is chock-full of wedding guest dresses, breezy maxis for coffee strolls, mini dresses for date night, and lightweight frocks that will keep you cool in the heat.
    — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
Definition of wedding
Adjective
  • Discussions about prenuptial or postnuptial agreements felt uncomfortable and unnecessary during periods of personal optimism.
    — Hossein Berenji, Forbes.com, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Handing out prenuptial conflict management books is decidedly not romantic.
    — Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 1 Feb. 2025
Definition of prenuptial

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