officiant

noun

of·​fi·​ci·​ant ə-ˈfi-shē-ənt 

: someone (such as a priest) who officiates at a religious rite

Examples of officiant in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

McKellen was the officiant when Stewart married his wife, Sunny Ozell, in 2013. — Selome Hailu, Variety, 30 Oct. 2026

Carrero, already a poet, scholar, political organizer and nightlife host, would flaunt yet another title that weekend as wedding officiant. — Suzy Exposito, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026

Debora Selinger, an ordained minister and horse owner, was the big day's officiant. — Kaley Fedko, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026

Their friend and officiant coordinated a group chat so everyone could keep track of where Meaghan and Adam were inside the store, while another friend ordered pizza ahead of time. — Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Medieval Latin officiant-, officians, present participle of officiāre "to perform a function, perform priestly duties" — more at officiate

First Known Use

1740, in the meaning defined above

Legal Definition

officiant

noun

of·​fi·​ci·​ant ə-ˈfi-shē-ənt 

: one who performs the official duties at a ceremony (as a wedding)