Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

wedding-veil

noun
ˈwɛdɪŋ veɪl
Definition
A wedding veil is a piece of fabric worn by a bride over her face or head, often as part of her bridal attire during a wedding ceremony.
Examples
  • The bride wore a beautiful lace wedding veil that flowed gracefully behind her.
  • Guests admired the intricate embroidery on her wedding veil.
  • As she walked down the aisle, her wedding veil gracefully covered her face, adding to the moment’s romantic atmosphere.
Meaning
The wedding veil symbolizes modesty and purity and is traditionally worn to create an aura of elegance and mystique around the bride.
Synonyms
  • bridal veil
  • veil
  • headpiece