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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
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 The new version centers on Dalin, a single mother who designs bridal gowns and whose devotion to her job has opened a gap between her and her 10-year-old daughter Mina. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bridal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bridal
  1. wedding
  2. prenuptial
Noun
  • During a recent trip to Hawaii to celebrate her friend, Jennifer Meyer's wedding, the 62-year-old actress was spotted enjoying a day at the beach.
    — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Being dressed by Anderson was another special touch, given that the designer was the talent behind Swift’s top-secret wedding dress.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 18 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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“Bridal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bridal. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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