Dowry

/dˈa‍ʊɹi/

/ˈdaʊɹi/

[noun]

Dowry

[NOUN]

money or property brought by a woman to her husband at marriage

synonyms : dower

dowery

portion

Examples

1. John's parents urged him to marry a wealthy woman with a large dowry, but he knew that a great dowry is a bed full of brambles, and he wanted to marry for love, not money.

2. John's parents urged him to marry a wealthy woman with a large dowry, but he knew that a great dowry is a bed full of brambles, and he wanted to marry for love, not money.

3. Every bride receives a dowry for her marriage.

4. Their dowries are equal.