bridal Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun archaic terms for a wedding or wedding feast
    espousal.
  2. adjective of or relating to a wedding
    nuptial; spousal.
    • bridal procession
    • nuptial day
    • spousal rites
    • wedding cake
    • marriage vows
  3. adjective of or pertaining to a bride
    • bridal gown

WordNet

Brid"al adjective
Etymology
From Bride. Cf. Bridal, n.
Definitions
  1. Of or pertaining to a bride, or to wedding; nuptial; as, bridal ornaments; a bridal outfit; a bridal chamber.
Brid"al noun
Etymology
OE. bridale, brudale, AS. brdealo brideale, bridal feast. See Bride, and Ale, 2.
Definitions
  1. A nuptia; festival or ceremony; a marriage.
    Sweet day, so cool, so calm, so bright, The bridal of the earth and sky. Herbert.

Webster 1913