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1bridal

noun brid·al \ˈbrī-dəl\

Definition of BRIDAL

:  a marriage festival or ceremony
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Origin of BRIDAL

Middle English bridale, from Old English brȳdealu, from brȳd + ealu ale — more at ale
First Known Use: before 12th century

Related to BRIDAL

Synonyms
wedding, espousal, marriage, nuptial(s)

Rhymes with BRIDAL

bridle, idle, idol, idyll, seidel, sidle, tidal

2bridal

adjective

: of or relating to a bride or a wedding

Full Definition of BRIDAL

1
:  of or relating to a bride or a wedding :  nuptial
2
:  intended for a newly married couple <a bridal suite>
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First Known Use of BRIDAL

13th century

Rhymes with BRIDAL

bridle, idle, sidle
BRIDAL Defined for Kids

bridal

adjective brid·al \ˈbrī-dəl\

Definition of BRIDAL for Kids

:  of or relating to a bride or a wedding

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5 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. bridal
  2. bridal box
  3. bridal rose
  4. bridal veil
  5. bridal wreath
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