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

And for the past decade, variations of blue have ranked on top for what bridesmaids are searching for. —Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 26 June 2025

As anyone who has ever gotten married or been a bridesmaid will tell you, there’s a lot of waiting around on the actual wedding day, and it’s made infinitely better when done in comfy loungewear. —Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 23 June 2025

When a team of mercenaries crashes the party and takes the guests hostage, though, Sam realizes that being a bridesmaid might be her toughest mission yet. —Lauren Huff Published, EW.com, 21 June 2025

Many others shared tributes after learning of Burrell’s death, including Rachael Ray, who was a bridesmaid in Burrell’s October 2021 wedding to husband Stuart Claxton. —Angel Saunders, People.com, 19 June 2025

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