bridesmaid

noun

brides·maid ˈbrīdz-ˌmād

: a woman who is an attendant of a bride

: 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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In addition, the guest noted, the bride has asked her bridesmaids to pay for their own dresses, hair and makeup. —

Erin Clack, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025 Look at Shorr’s photo of a trio of bridesmaids pressed together on the car’s back bench, having a drink in the middle of the afternoon, relaxing on their way to the reception. —

Alexandra Schwartz, The New Yorker, 7 Jan. 2025 Test Championship finalists South Africa, another team that has a reputation for being the bridesmaid, were on the receiving end of an incredible finish at the T20 World Cup final in Barbados. —

Tim Ellis, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024 Here, wedding experts offer tips on how to say no to being a bridesmaid (and still be a good friend). —

Jenny Berg, Vogue, 30 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bridesmaid