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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
Following a decade in luxury bridal, Nicole + Felicia is getting into the eveningwear category. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026 However, at the time when royal women were known for understated, neutral beauty looks, the princess opted for bold blue eyeshadow—a striking departure from royal tradition that helped her bridal look stand out. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 29 Aug. 2026
Adjective
Jordyn Woods stepped out for a photo shoot in SoHo on Wednesday in New York City in a power suit and bridal heels. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026 Upper floors will house offices and the label’s bridal business, with customers escorted inside from an outdoor waiting line. — Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bridal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bridal
  1. wedding
  2. prenuptial
Noun
  • Paul McCartney talked for the first time about performing at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding during his appearance Friday on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
    — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Kimmel asked, getting the scoop for the general public, whose curiosity about the wedding still lingers.
    — Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 3 Oct. 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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“Bridal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bridal. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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