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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Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 9 Apr. 2025
Starting next month the retailer will have its first storefront on Amazon — The Edit by DB Studio — which will include bridal, bridesmaids dresses and special occasion dresses.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025
Being a bridesmaid is an exciting experience, and the internet is obsessed with one rescue dog who was so desperate to join in and become one of the girls.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2025
Perfect for the bridesmaid with a bold, fun sense of style.
—Caroline Griswold, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2025
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“Bridesmaid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bridesmaid. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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bridesmaid
noun
brides·maid
ˈbrīdz-ˌmād
: a woman who attends a bride at her wedding
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