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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And the bridesmaids all get to bring their significant others as well.
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Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
Five women were invited: Logan, the older sister and matron of honor; Brighton, the younger sister and maid of honor; Brooke, a bridesmaid; Abby, a family friend; and Jourdan, a long distance friend.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025
Her social calendar includes serving as a bridesmaid — along with her other J6 sister, Ms. Stallings — at Ms. Williams’s upcoming wedding.
—Meridith Kohut, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
The bridesmaids’ gowns were made by image consultant and bridal stylist King Aiyéh, who helped Ozioma obtain her own Matopeda Atelier gown.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 14 Feb. 2025
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Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
Five women were invited: Logan, the older sister and matron of honor; Brighton, the younger sister and maid of honor; Brooke, a bridesmaid; Abby, a family friend; and Jourdan, a long distance friend.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025
Her social calendar includes serving as a bridesmaid — along with her other J6 sister, Ms. Stallings — at Ms. Williams’s upcoming wedding.
—Meridith Kohut, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
The bridesmaids’ gowns were made by image consultant and bridal stylist King Aiyéh, who helped Ozioma obtain her own Matopeda Atelier gown.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 14 Feb. 2025
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 3 Mar. 2025.
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bridesmaid
noun
brides·maid
ˈbrīdz-ˌmād
: a woman who attends a bride at her wedding
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