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 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

Eliza memorably made a public appearance serving as a bridesmaid during Kate Middleton and Prince William’s 2011 wedding. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 17 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

Swift and Kelce did not have bridesmaids or groomsmen during the ceremony, according to a statement shared with People. — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 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