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

Less than three hours after the post went up, people started recognizing and tagging a few of the bridesmaids. —Devyn Byers, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2025

Rinaldi’s bridesmaid tried to intervene and was also punched by the man, the Star-Telegram reported. —Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Mar. 2025

The couple walked down the aisle at Pratt House on New York City’s Upper East Side with Peppermint’s pals Marley (Tasha Smith) and Khalil (Tone Bell) watching on and bestie Mavis (Michelle Buteau) standing by her side as a bridesmaid. —Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025

The over-the-top wedding gown and bridesmaids’ dresses may be the only way a young woman can keep her small boutique going. —Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1657, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for bridesmaid

• accolade
• ambuscade
• antegrade
• balustrade
• barricade
• cannonade
• cavalcade
• centigrade
• chambermaid
• colonnade
• countertrade
• disobeyed

Kids Definition

bridesmaid

noun

brides·​maid ˈbrīdz-ˌmād 

: a woman who attends a bride at her wedding