Trousseau

usgb/ˈtruːsəʊ/
noun

The clothes, linen, and other items that a bride assembles for her marriage.

She has spent a lot of time gathering her trousseau for the wedding.
Visual representation of "trousseau" - The clothes, linen, and other items that a bride assembles for her marriage.

Often appears as...

  • bride's trousseau
  • assemble a trousseau

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Bridal Context

The term is often linked to weddings and brides preparing for marriage.

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Her friends threw a party to celebrate her finalizing the trousseau.
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Not Just Clothes

A trousseau includes linen and other household items, not just the bride's clothes.

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The trousseau included embroidered towels and fine china.
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Pre-Wedding Ritual

Assembling a trousseau can be a tradition or rite of passage before getting married.

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In many cultures, assembling a trousseau is a significant pre-wedding ritual.
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