bridal shower

[ brahyd-l shou-er ]

noun

1. 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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bridal shower¹

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

I stumbled across a couple of obscure studies that trumpeted the value of all of the wedding rituals, from the bridal shower to the honeymoon.

From Slate

And back in 2014, Swift surprised “superfan” Gena Gabrielle by attending her bridal shower with several gifts in tow, including two items from the luxury cookware line.

From Los Angeles Times

For the past three decades, it seemed there was only one cake worth having at your graduation, birthday, bridal shower or wedding.

From Los Angeles Times

"I have to drop off this food at a bridal shower, girls," Mrs. Fayne said after she parked.

From Literature

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