maid of honor
noun phrase
1
: an unmarried lady usually of noble birth whose duty it is to attend a queen or a princess
2
: a bride's principal unmarried wedding attendant compare matron of honor
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Speaking of guests, high-profile attendees include former UCLA teammates Baron Davis, Jelani McCoy, and Matt Barnes as groomsmen, and Kathleen’s daughter, Paris, who was a big part of the day, in the role of maid of honor.
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Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 2 Oct. 2025
Selena served as DeLeon's maid of honor in 2019.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
The empire waist and flutter sleeves are elegant details that set this dress apart for the maid of honor (or the entire bridal party).
—Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 25 Sep. 2025
The new scenes blend with clips from Bride Hard, which tells the story of a maid of honor who has to balance wedding duties with her job as a secret agent.
—Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 5 Sep. 2025
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Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 2 Oct. 2025
Selena served as DeLeon's maid of honor in 2019.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
The empire waist and flutter sleeves are elegant details that set this dress apart for the maid of honor (or the entire bridal party).
—Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 25 Sep. 2025
The new scenes blend with clips from Bride Hard, which tells the story of a maid of honor who has to balance wedding duties with her job as a secret agent.
—Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 5 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for maid of honor
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“Maid of honor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maid%20of%20honor. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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