war bride

noun

bride of a serviceman during wartime

• Hypernyms: ↑bride

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noun

1. : a woman who marries a serviceman ordered into active service in time of war

2. : a woman who marries a serviceman especially of a foreign nation met during wartime

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1. a woman who marries a serviceman about to go overseas in wartime.

2. a woman who marries a foreign serviceman and goes to live in his country.

[1915-20]

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war bride noun

A soldier's bride, met as a result of wartime movements or postings

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Main Entry: ↑war

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war bride,

the bride of a soldier or sailor in wartime.

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n. a woman who marries a man whom she met while he was on active service

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noun, pl ⋯ brides [count]

: a woman who marries a soldier during a war

My grandmother was a war bride during World War II.