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.
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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
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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
See all Example Sentences for bridesmaid
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“Bridesmaid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bridesmaid. Accessed 29 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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