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Definition of bridegroom

bridegroom

/ˈbɹaɪdˌɡɹuːm/
bride · groom
Plural:bridegrooms
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• noun

1

A man on his wedding day, or shortly before or after the marriage ceremony.

Example

"The bridegroom waited nervously at the altar as the music began to play."

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• Nearby Words

bridal
bridalveil fall
bride
bridegroom
bridesmaid
bridesman
bridezilla

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'brydguma', a compound of 'bryd' (bride) and 'guma' (man). In the 16th century, after 'guma' became obsolete, the second element was altered by folk etymology to 'groom' (boy or servant).

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