bridal

CEFRB2

/ˈbraɪ.dl̩/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    Relating to a bride or a wedding.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Of or pertaining to a bride, or to wedding; nuptial.

Examples

  • The bridal bouquet was made of roses and tulips.

  • The bridal feast was followed by dancing.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2

Also pronounced

  • /ˈbɹaɪd(ə)l/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meaning

  1. A wedding feast or festival; a wedding.

More examples

In context

  • bridal ornaments; a bridal outfit; a bridal chamber

  • Thus, in the dead time of the night before her bridal, Edith Granger wrestled with her unquiet spirit, tearless, friendless, silent, proud, and uncomplaining.

  • […] the crowne, which Ariadne wore / Upon her yvory forehead, that same day / That Theseus her unto his bridal bore […]

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Origin

noun

From Middle English bridale, from Old English brȳdealo (“wedding ale; wedding feast”). The attributive usage was strengthened by association with bride + -al.