maid of honor

noun phrase

1

: an unmarried lady usually of noble birth whose duty it is to attend a queen or a princess

2

: a bride's principal unmarried wedding attendant compare matron of honor

Examples of maid of honor in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The couple, who are both instructors at Skydive Seneca Lake, made the jump in upstate New York with their officiant, best man, maid of honor, bridesmaids and groomsmen, reaching speeds of up to 120 mph. — ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026

Mike Missroon and Megan Walsh jumped 14,000 feet from an aircraft and fell at 120 mph at the start of their nuptials on July 26, joined by their officiant, best man, maid of honor, bridesmaids and groomsmen. — Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026

There may be a toast or two, typically offered by the father of the bride or honored attendants, like the best man or the maid of honor. — Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2026

At her eldest daughter’s 2014 wedding in Galt, Lisa Ferrero wore a strapless navy dress and served as the maid of honor. — Sacbee.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1595, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for maid of honor

• afrikaner
• conner
• honour
• wanner
• dishonor

Kids Definition

maid of honor

1

: an unmarried woman usually of noble birth who attends a queen or princess

2

: a bride's principal unmarried wedding attendant