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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Amber’s seven bridesmaids were given free reign over their looks, with the only stipulation being that their outfit should be on the spectrum from cobalt to navy blue.
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Rebecca Cope, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2024
Following the post, many readers left comments of disapproval of the bride’s actions towards her bridesmaid.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024
The bridesmaid squad included the groom's sisters Johannah Duggar, Jennifer Duggar, Jordyn-Grace Duggar and youngest child Josie Duggar.
—Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
During her visit, the bridesmaids hung out in Jack's childhood bedroom and enjoyed the rural setting with his parents.
—Zoey Lyttle, Peoplemag, 23 Sep. 2024
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Rebecca Cope, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2024
Following the post, many readers left comments of disapproval of the bride’s actions towards her bridesmaid.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024
The bridesmaid squad included the groom's sisters Johannah Duggar, Jennifer Duggar, Jordyn-Grace Duggar and youngest child Josie Duggar.
—Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
During her visit, the bridesmaids hung out in Jack's childhood bedroom and enjoyed the rural setting with his parents.
—Zoey Lyttle, Peoplemag, 23 Sep. 2024
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“Bridesmaid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bridesmaid. Accessed 21 Oct. 2024.
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bridesmaid
noun
brides·maid
ˈbrīdz-ˌmād
: a woman who attends a bride at her wedding
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