Definition

Noun: - The collection of clothes, linens, and other personal possessions assembled by a bride for her marriage: A trousseau traditionally refers to the personal wardrobe and household items a bride brings to her new home.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • Her grandmother helped her prepare a beautiful trousseau for the wedding.
  • The antique trunk was filled with her trousseau of linens and lace.

Advanced Usage

• Historical Context: In many cultures, preparing a trousseau was a significant pre-wedding ritual, often representing the bride's family's wealth and her domestic skills.
  • In the 19th century, a young woman might spend years embroidering items for her trousseau.

Variants and Related Words

• Trousseaux (n): The traditional plural form of 'trousseau'.
  • The museum displayed trousseaux from different historical periods.
• Trousseaus (n): A common modern plural form of 'trousseau'.
  • Modern brides often have simpler trousseaus.

Synonyms

• Bridal outfit: The clothes and accessories for a bride.
• Dowry: While related, a dowry is property or money brought by a bride to her husband, whereas a trousseau specifically refers to personal garments and linens.

Related Phrases

• To assemble a trousseau: The act of gathering and preparing the items.
  • She spent the summer assembling her trousseau.

Noun

1. the personal outfit of a bride; clothes and accessories and linens