Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bridegroom
noun
/ˈbraɪdɡruːm/
Definition
A bridegroom is a man who is about to get married or has just been married.
Examples
- During the wedding, the bridegroom looked nervous as he waited at the altar.
- The bridegroom was dressed in a classic black tuxedo for the ceremony.
- At the reception, everyone raised a toast to the bridegroom and his new wife.
Meaning
The term specifically refers to the male partner in a wedding ceremony.
Synonyms
- groom
- husband
- spouse
