bridegroom

/'braidgrum/

Thân thiện

The bridegroom smiles as he stands beside his bride at the altar.

Definition

1. 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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a man participant in his own marriage ceremony
2. a man who has recently been married

Từ đồng nghĩa

• groom