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

Examples of maid of honor in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Directed by Paul Feig, the 2011 comedy followed the misadventures of a group of bridesmaids led by the maid of honor, Annie, played by Wiig (who also co-wrote the film). —Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026

Directed by Paul Feig, Bridesmaids tells the story of best friends Annie (Wiig) and Lillian (Rudolph), whose close bond is strained when Lillian gets engaged and asks Annie to be her maid of honor. —Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026

Then the heartbreaking decision to have Caroline be her maid of honor at the expense of her sister and how difficult that was. —Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 6 Mar. 2026

Girl, don’t make Caroline your maid of honor! —Emma Specter, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1595, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for maid of honor

• afrikaner
• conner
• honour
• wanner
• dishonor

Kids Definition

maid of honor

1

: an unmarried woman usually of noble birth who attends a queen or princess

2

: a bride's principal unmarried wedding attendant