Definition of bridesmaid
1 : a woman who is an attendant of a bride
2 : one that finishes just behind the winner
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Examples of bridesmaid in a Sentence
I was a bridesmaid in my sister's wedding.
Recent Examples of bridesmaid from the Web
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Brides across the country are in a state of panic after a popular chain for bridal and bridesmaid dresses, Alfred Angelo, abruptly closed down many of its stores around the country without any warning (and just a sign in the store window).
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Brian Bowman has been the bridesmaid plenty during this running season.
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Knatchbull's exceptional life is to be celebrated not only for her royal connections (then-Princess Elizabeth was her bridesmaid at her wedding to filmmaker John Knatchbull), but also for her resilience.
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Her 11 bridesmaids carried smaller, similar arrangements.
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The liars are her bridesmaids, natch, and their dresses are black (which, again, is very on brand for PLL).
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Tracy, 27, is a bridesmaid in her college friend Melissa’s wedding in September.
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Ivanka Trump was a bridesmaid, her daughter Arabella was a flower girl, and Ivanka’s husband, Jared Kushner, was the officiant.
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At what point during the reception will his responsibilities to the corresponding bridesmaid be fulfilled?
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First Known Use of bridesmaid
1707
BRIDESMAID Defined for English Language Learners
bridesmaid
playDefinition of bridesmaid for English Language Learners
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: a female friend or relative who helps a bride at her wedding
BRIDESMAID Defined for Kids
bridesmaid
playDefinition of bridesmaid for Students
: a woman who attends a bride at her wedding
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