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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From my mom’s maid of honor, 63 years earlier in this same church.
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Lauren Depino, CNN Money, 4 Jan. 2026
The traditional processional order for a Christian wedding begins with the officiant, followed by any grandparents, parents, the groom, the best man, groomsmen, bridesmaids, the maid of honor, the flower girls and ring bearers, and finally, the bride and her father.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2026
Born Lady Anne Coke, Glenconner served as a maid of honor at Queen Elizabeth’s coronation in 1953, and as lady-in-waiting to Princess Margaret for more than 30 years.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 29 Dec. 2025
One person noted that being the best man usually doesn't involve as many wedding responsibilities as a maid of honor, for example, so the bride's best friend will likely be able to uphold his duties.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025
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Lauren Depino, CNN Money, 4 Jan. 2026
The traditional processional order for a Christian wedding begins with the officiant, followed by any grandparents, parents, the groom, the best man, groomsmen, bridesmaids, the maid of honor, the flower girls and ring bearers, and finally, the bride and her father.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2026
Born Lady Anne Coke, Glenconner served as a maid of honor at Queen Elizabeth’s coronation in 1953, and as lady-in-waiting to Princess Margaret for more than 30 years.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 29 Dec. 2025
One person noted that being the best man usually doesn't involve as many wedding responsibilities as a maid of honor, for example, so the bride's best friend will likely be able to uphold his duties.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025
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“Maid of honor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maid%20of%20honor. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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