bride groom

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Noun bride groom has 2 senses

groom, bridegroom - a man who has recently been married
--₁ is a kind of newlywed, honeymooner
groom, bridegroom - a man participant in his own marriage ceremony
--₂ is a kind of participant
--₂ is a member of wedding, wedding party

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Bridegroom

Noun

A bridegroom refers to a man who is about to get married or has recently been married. He is the partner of the bride and the central figure of the wedding ceremony.

Sense 1: Participant in a wedding

Sample Sentence: The bridegroom looked dashing in his tailored suit as he awaited his bride at the altar.

Sense 2: Recently married man

Sample Sentence: The newlyweds exchanged happy glances, with the bridegroom's face beaming with joy.