bridesmaid
noun
brides·maid
ˈbrīdz-ˌmād 
1
: a woman who is an attendant of a bride
2
: one that finishes just behind the winner
Examples of bridesmaid in a Sentence
I was a bridesmaid in my sister's wedding.
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Lady Elizabeth Longman, who the bridesmaids dress originally belonged to, died in 2016, and Queen Elizabeth sent a private note of condolence to her family at the time, PEOPLE previously reported.
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Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
When the duo appeared, the best man was wearing a bridesmaid's dress, while the maid of honor had changed into a tuxedo.
—Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
This tradition is often performed at the reception, bridal shower, or the bridesmaids’ luncheon.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2024
Uncomfortable Conversations: Being a bridesmaid is expensive.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA TODAY, 24 Nov. 2024
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Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
When the duo appeared, the best man was wearing a bridesmaid's dress, while the maid of honor had changed into a tuxedo.
—Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
This tradition is often performed at the reception, bridal shower, or the bridesmaids’ luncheon.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2024
Uncomfortable Conversations: Being a bridesmaid is expensive.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA TODAY, 24 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for bridesmaid
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“Bridesmaid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bridesmaid. Accessed 29 Dec. 2024.
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bridesmaid
noun
brides·maid
ˈbrīdz-ˌmād
: a woman who attends a bride at her wedding
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