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groom-to-be

NOUN
betrothed
Synonyms
STRONG
bride-to-be
WEAK
fiancé fiancée husband-to-be wife-to-be
NOUN
fiancé
Synonyms
STRONGEST
affianced affianced person betrothed engaged person future mate husband-to-be intended prospective spouse
STRONG
beau beloved boyfriend lover steady swain

Example Sentences

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The engagement rumors reignited Sunday when the French PM posted a TikTok video featuring the singer and her groom-to-be at the Olympic Games.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 29, 2024

Guests will don jungle-themed outfits to visit an animal rescue center run by the groom-to-be, Anant.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 1, 2024

The bride and groom-to-be are now frantically trying to rearrange transportation.

From BBC • Aug. 29, 2023

Two days before the ceremony, the bride- and groom-to-be showed their support for Miley Cyrus’ latest musical project.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 21, 2023

The groom-to-be wrote to a friend in Hiroshima: "Find me a wife."

From The Lady and Sada San A Sequel to the Lady of the Decoration by Little, Frances, [pseud.]