Bridesmaid
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbɹaɪdzˌmeɪd/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Bridesmaid is a noun meaning A woman who attends a bride during her wedding ceremony, as part of the main wedding party.
Meaning
A woman who attends a bride during her wedding ceremony, as part of the main wedding party.
More Meanings
- (sports, entertainment, social dynamics) A person or team that perennially finishes well, but never first.
- To act as a bridesmaid for; to attend a bride during her wedding ceremony.
Example Sentences
Still they bridesmaided for her.
I'd love to be your bridesmaid at the wedding.
"It's in my Data-fax, right here! December Bride: and I'm supposed to bridesmaid!"
"No, Trichy; I won't be Augusta's bridesmaid; I'll bide my time for bridesmaiding."
Word Forms
- bridesmaids
- bridemaid
- bride's maid
- bridesmaiding
- bridesmaided
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lady, maid, damsel, maiden, groomsmaid, bridemaid.
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