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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The newlyweds would go on to welcome three children–Edwina, a goddaughter of Queen Elizabeth; Ashley, a godson of Prince Philip, and India, a goddaughter of King Charles who served as a bridesmaid at his wedding to Princess Diana–and raised their family at home in the Chilterns.
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Ben Jureidini, Vanity Fair, 13 Jan. 2026
Radomski was also seen taking a bathroom selfie at the restaurant alongside three of her bridesmaids.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
Often the World Junior Championships’ bridesmaid and rarely the bride, Sweden broke through Monday at the Grand Casino Arena, capturing its third gold medal and first in 14 years with a 4-2 victory over Czechia.
—Tris Wykes, Twin Cities, 6 Jan. 2026
The couple tied the knot in East Sussex in front of family, friends, and many of Abela's costars, including Myha'la Herrold, who plays Harper on Industry, and served as one of her bridesmaids.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Jan. 2026
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Ben Jureidini, Vanity Fair, 13 Jan. 2026
Radomski was also seen taking a bathroom selfie at the restaurant alongside three of her bridesmaids.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
Often the World Junior Championships’ bridesmaid and rarely the bride, Sweden broke through Monday at the Grand Casino Arena, capturing its third gold medal and first in 14 years with a 4-2 victory over Czechia.
—Tris Wykes, Twin Cities, 6 Jan. 2026
The couple tied the knot in East Sussex in front of family, friends, and many of Abela's costars, including Myha'la Herrold, who plays Harper on Industry, and served as one of her bridesmaids.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for bridesmaid
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“Bridesmaid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bridesmaid. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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bridesmaid
noun
brides·maid
ˈbrīdz-ˌmād
: a woman who attends a bride at her wedding
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