Hello, everyone! Today, we'll learn the special names for a man and a woman on their wedding day. The word "bridegroom" refers to the man getting married. Let's find out what the woman getting married is called.
Feminine Gender of Bridegroom
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Wedding Couple: A Comparison
This table explains the terms for the man and woman getting married.
| Term | Gender | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Bridegroom (or Groom) | Male | A man on his wedding day. |
| Bride | Female | A woman on her wedding day. |
What is a Bridegroom (or Groom)?
A bridegroom is a man who is about to get married or has just gotten married. In modern English, the shorter word groom is much more common. Both words are correct.
What is a Bride?
A bride is a woman who is about to get married or has just gotten married. She is the female counterpart to the bridegroom or groom.
Frequently Asked Questions
Bridegroom Feminine Gender
The feminine gender of a bridegroom is a bride.
Bridegroom Opposite Gender
The opposite gender of a bridegroom (or groom) is a bride.
Female equivalent of bridegroom
The female equivalent of a bridegroom is a bride. A bridegroom (or groom) is the man getting married, and the bride is the woman getting married.
Practice Exercises
Worksheet: The Wedding Day
Fill in the blank with the correct word: bride or groom.
- The _______ looked beautiful in her white dress.
- The _______ waited nervously for his partner to arrive.
- Everyone stood up when the _______ walked down the aisle.
- The _______ and _______ exchanged rings during the ceremony.
- The father of the _______ gave a heartfelt speech.
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