NYT Dictionary

BRIDAL

/ˈbɹaɪd(ə)l/
NounAdjectiveBRID-albrid-al · 2 syllablesGrade 3

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A wedding feast or festival; a wedding.

Etymology

Origin: Old English

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

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

espousalnuptialspousalbannsconjugalelopementhoneymoonhusbandlyhymenmarriage

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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