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“Bridal” or “Bridle”

bridal / bridle are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

bridal b·r·AY·d·ah·l

  • nounarchaic terms for a wedding or wedding feast.
  • adjectiveof or relating to a wedding.
  • adjectiveof or pertaining to a bride.

bridle b·r·AY·d·ah·l

  • nounheadgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control.
  • nounthe act of restraining power or action or limiting excess.
  • verbanger or take offense.
  • verbput a bridle on.
  • verbrespond to the reins, as of horses.
Usage

Examples in context

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“bridal”

  • …modelling events such as a Bridal Showcase in Penang at the…
  • 26 - Chorus - Bridal March - "Now the chancel…
  • 28 - Chorus - Bridal March - "What has happened,…
  • …be showing his collection of bridal gowns accompanied by the male…
  • The Bridal Night
  • …1999 she served as a bridal attendant in the wedding of…
  • …off her sister’s (Mercedes Masohn) bridal fitting, Ana Maria gets into…
  • …Esther "Popo" were shopping for bridal veils for their double wedding.

“bridle”

  • …which the cheekpieces of the bridle are attached.
  • …him money, a saddle and bridle for it.
  • Bridle
  • …it is put onto the bridle upside-down.
  • The bridle of Pegasus; studies in magic,…
  • …for the cheekpieces of the bridle and for the reins.

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