B2nounsocietyrelationships
US/ˈdaʊ.ri/
UK/ˈdaʊ.ri/
money or property that a bride's family gives to the groom's family when they marry
In context
In some regions, a bride's family still has to pay a large dowry.
The law bans dowry, but the custom continues in many villages.
Her father sold land to pay the dowry for her wedding.
Words that go with dowry
verb + noun
- pay a dowryFamilies were forced to pay a dowry.
- demand a dowryHis relatives demanded a dowry before the wedding.
- give a dowryHer parents could not afford to give a dowry.
noun + noun
- dowry systemActivists campaign against the dowry system.
- dowry deathDowry deaths are still reported in the news.
adjective + noun
- large dowryA large dowry was expected of her family.