bridegroom
/'braidgrum/
Definition
- Noun:
- A man participant in his own marriage ceremony: A bridegroom is a man who is getting married during the wedding ceremony.
- A man who has recently been married: The term also refers to a man in the period shortly after his wedding.
Usage
- The word "bridegroom" is a formal and traditional term. In modern, everyday English, "groom" is more commonly used.
- It is specifically used to denote the male partner in a wedding context, contrasting with "bride."
Examples
- Noun:
- The bridegroom looked nervous but happy as he waited at the altar.
- After the ceremony, the bride and bridegroom greeted their guests.
Advanced Usage
- "Bridegroom-to-be": A man who is engaged to be married.
- The bridegroom-to-be is planning the honeymoon.
Variants and Related Words
- Groom (n): The more common, shortened form of "bridegroom."
- The groom gave a heartfelt speech.
- Bride (n): The female partner in a wedding, counterpart to the bridegroom.
Synonyms
- Groom: The most direct synonym.
- Husband: Specifically after the marriage is legally recognized.
Idioms and Phrases
- (To be) Left at the altar: An idiom where a bridegroom (or bride) fails to appear for the wedding.
- She was devastated when her bridegroom left her at the altar.
Noun
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a man participant in his own marriage ceremony
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a man who has recently been married
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