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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In the midst of my maid of honor duties druing my best friend’s wedding, six hours post-touchup and two meal courses later, this long-wear lip liner hadn’t moved an inch.
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2025
The maid of honor got the bouquets and boutonnieres before the best man drove them and the officiant to the home.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
Speaking of guests, high-profile attendees include former UCLA teammates Baron Davis, Jelani McCoy, and Matt Barnes as groomsmen, and Kathleen’s daughter, Paris, who was a big part of the day, in the role of maid of honor.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 2 Oct. 2025
The bride happened to choose her sister and maid of honor, Abbie Fairbanks.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2025
The maid of honor got the bouquets and boutonnieres before the best man drove them and the officiant to the home.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
Speaking of guests, high-profile attendees include former UCLA teammates Baron Davis, Jelani McCoy, and Matt Barnes as groomsmen, and Kathleen’s daughter, Paris, who was a big part of the day, in the role of maid of honor.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 2 Oct. 2025
The bride happened to choose her sister and maid of honor, Abbie Fairbanks.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
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“Maid of honor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maid%20of%20honor. Accessed 18 Dec. 2025.
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