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.

Recent Examples on the Web

The morning of the wedding began with Lola kicking Freddie out of their room, before setting off on an hour-long coastal walk with her mum and bridesmaids. — Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 6 Nov. 2026

Miss Manners would like to believe that this trend was motivated by the desire to save the bridesmaids money and trouble. — Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 27 Oct. 2026

Three years later in January 2015, Diaz married Benji Madden, and Barrymore served as a bridesmaid. — Mariah Alanskas, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2026

Her three bridesmaids, made up of two sisters and one friend, wore tea-length maroon dresses. — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 6 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1657, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for bridesmaid

• accolade
• ambuscade
• antegrade
• balustrade
• barricade
• cannonade
• cavalcade
• centigrade
• chambermaid
• colonnade
• countertrade
• disobeyed

Kids Definition

bridesmaid

noun

brides·​maid ˈbrīdz-ˌmād 

: a woman who attends a bride at her wedding