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bridal shower

American

[brahyd-l shou-er] / ˈbraɪd l ˌʃaʊ ər /

noun

a party, often attended by women only, for giving gifts to a prospective bride or couple.

For my bridal shower my sister decorated the hall at our mom’s church and planned some great games.
Good sheets are so expensive—I’m glad I was given a few sets at my bridal shower.

Etymology

Origin of bridal shower

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

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During her dream bridal shower, Williams and her friends munched on Asian food before partaking in a lip-synch battle.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 29, 2025

Tina has known Rebecca professionally for years, since before working together at this current job, so Tina invited her to her daughter’s bridal shower and wedding.

From Slate • Aug. 3, 2023

Fishlock and King held a bridal shower with friends and Reign teammates, posting a fun video to the track of Beyoncé’s classic “Crazy in Love” hit.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 9, 2023

Throwing a kid’s birthday party or a bridal shower can lead to a lot of waste.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2023

She had the album open to photos of her in America: her college graduation, her bridal shower, her citizenship ceremony.

From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram

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