💰dowry

Meaning

Property or money brought by a bride to her husband at marriage.

Example Sentences

The dowry tradition is still followed in some cultures.

Synonyms

marriage settlement, trousseau, bridal gift

Antonyms

inheritance, deprivation

Collocations

large dowry, demand dowry, give dowry

More Example Sentences

Who knows how many housewives are tortured for dowry every year?

Who knows problems of how many poor families are not solved these days for not being able to pay dowry?