maid of honor
noun phrase
1
: an unmarried lady usually of noble birth whose duty it is to attend a queen or a princess
2
: a bride's principal unmarried wedding attendant compare matron of honor
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The maid of honor has been assigned countless tasks from the bride, but isn't being appreciated for doing any of them.
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Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 22 Jan. 2025
As Amelia’s future sister-in-law, Abby, her little wave when she’s caught eavesdropping on the poolside conversation between Amelia and her best friend and maid of honor, Merritt Monaco (Meghann Fahy), is a nicely arch bit of physicality.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 6 Sep. 2024
On November 17, 2024, the couple wed in the city, surrounded by loved ones, including Senator Raphael Warnock, who officiated the ceremony, as well as singer and newlywed Bridget Kelly who is Julia’s best friend and maid of honor, actress Lynn Whitfield, Stephen Hill and wife Chante Moore and more.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 15 Jan. 2025
The Social Media Reaction Since the video of the best man and maid of honor's entrance went viral, TikTok users have hailed the duo for putting on a show.
—Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 22 Jan. 2025
As Amelia’s future sister-in-law, Abby, her little wave when she’s caught eavesdropping on the poolside conversation between Amelia and her best friend and maid of honor, Merritt Monaco (Meghann Fahy), is a nicely arch bit of physicality.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 6 Sep. 2024
On November 17, 2024, the couple wed in the city, surrounded by loved ones, including Senator Raphael Warnock, who officiated the ceremony, as well as singer and newlywed Bridget Kelly who is Julia’s best friend and maid of honor, actress Lynn Whitfield, Stephen Hill and wife Chante Moore and more.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 15 Jan. 2025
The Social Media Reaction Since the video of the best man and maid of honor's entrance went viral, TikTok users have hailed the duo for putting on a show.
—Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Maid of honor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maid%20of%20honor. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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