bridesmaid
noun
brides·maid
ˈbrīdz-ˌmād 
1
: a woman who is an attendant of a bride
2
: one that finishes just behind the winner
Examples of bridesmaid in a Sentence
I was a bridesmaid in my sister's wedding.
Recent Examples on the Web
Now that Shelly is getting married, the anonymous poster and Gaby are both involved — the poster as a bridesmaid and Gaby as the Maid of Honor.
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Virginia Chamlee, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024
Being a bridesmaid is different now – and more expensive
These days, being a bridesmaid can get very expensive, especially if the ceremony and prenuptial festivities are out of town, adding even more costs on top of the bridal party attire and other expenses.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA TODAY, 3 May 2024
Always the bridesmaid, CDMX's Handshake Speakeasy has earned second place for the last two years in a row (first trailing Attaboy, then Double Chicken Please—both beloved Lower East Side joints).
—Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2024
Courtney Towson, director of sales and marketing, said this was done so brides and their bridesmaids have space to get all dolled up.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2024
Astrology Influencer Disturbed by Eclipse Killed Partner, Infant Child and Herself, Say Police
Elaine recalled finding out about the scam when her bridesmaid called her crying.
—Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
Entertainment magazines reported that Kelce, who had been a groomsman at the wedding, was there too with his then-girlfriend Kayla Nicole, who was a bridesmaid.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 12 Apr. 2024
While Miley was a bridesmaid, Noah was at Wal-Mart.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 7 Apr. 2024
In 2023, Joey got married to director Steven Piet and both Kelli and Hunter were bridesmaids.
—Mckinley Franklin, Peoplemag, 28 Mar. 2024
Virginia Chamlee, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024
Being a bridesmaid is different now – and more expensive
These days, being a bridesmaid can get very expensive, especially if the ceremony and prenuptial festivities are out of town, adding even more costs on top of the bridal party attire and other expenses.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA TODAY, 3 May 2024
Always the bridesmaid, CDMX's Handshake Speakeasy has earned second place for the last two years in a row (first trailing Attaboy, then Double Chicken Please—both beloved Lower East Side joints).
—Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2024
Courtney Towson, director of sales and marketing, said this was done so brides and their bridesmaids have space to get all dolled up.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2024
Astrology Influencer Disturbed by Eclipse Killed Partner, Infant Child and Herself, Say Police
Elaine recalled finding out about the scam when her bridesmaid called her crying.
—Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
Entertainment magazines reported that Kelce, who had been a groomsman at the wedding, was there too with his then-girlfriend Kayla Nicole, who was a bridesmaid.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 12 Apr. 2024
While Miley was a bridesmaid, Noah was at Wal-Mart.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 7 Apr. 2024
In 2023, Joey got married to director Steven Piet and both Kelli and Hunter were bridesmaids.
—Mckinley Franklin, Peoplemag, 28 Mar. 2024
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“Bridesmaid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bridesmaid. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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bridesmaid
noun
brides·maid
ˈbrīdz-ˌmād
: a woman who attends a bride at her wedding
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