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Definition of bridal

bridal

/ˈbɹaɪ.dəl/
bri · dal
Plural:bridals
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• adjective

1

Of, relating to, or characteristic of a bride or a wedding.

Example

"She spent the afternoon trying on gowns at a local bridal boutique."

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• noun

1

A wedding ceremony or marriage feast (now chiefly archaic or poetic).

Example

"The villagers gathered in the hall to celebrate the joyous bridal."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'bridal' (relating to a bride or wedding) with its homophone 'bridle' (the headgear used to control a horse, or to show resentment).

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'brȳdealu', literally meaning 'bride-ale' (a wedding feast), formed from 'brȳd' (bride) and 'ealu' (ale). Over time, the second element was reinterpreted as the adjectival suffix '-al'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bridal. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bridal
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