Definition

A man who is getting married or has just been married.

Example

The bridegroom looked nervous as he waited for the ceremony to begin.

Conversation

Did you see the bridegroom at the wedding yesterday?

Yeah, he looked so excited walking down the aisle!

I heard he was nervous before the ceremony started.

That’s typical for a bridegroom, but it all turned out great!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Bridegroom** → The word is formed from "bride" (from Old English *bryd*, meaning a woman on her wedding day) and "groom" (from Old English *guma*, meaning man). The term "bridegroom" refers to the man who is to be married, specifically in relation to the bride.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'bride' as a woman on her wedding day and a 'groom' as a man. Together, they form the term 'bridegroom', which means the man who is marrying the bride.

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