groomsman

noun

grooms·​man ˈgrümz-mən How to pronounce groomsman (audio)
ˈgru̇mz-
: a male friend who attends a bridegroom at his wedding

Examples of groomsman in a Sentence

He asked his two closest college friends to be his groomsmen.
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Word History

First Known Use

1698, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of groomsman was in 1698

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“Groomsman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/groomsman. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

groomsman

noun
grooms·​man ˈgrümz-mən How to pronounce groomsman (audio)
ˈgru̇mz-
: a male friend who accompanies a bridegroom at his wedding
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