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 bride, Lillian (Maya Rudolph), has another good friend named Helen (Rose Byrne) who is possibly scheming to steal the maid of honor duties away. Travis Bean, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2024 The limited series, which takes place during an affluent July 4th wedding weekend in Nantucket, opened with the death of Merritt (Meghann Fahy), the maid of honor for Amelia (Eve Hewson). Hunter Ingram, Variety, 9 Sep. 2024 The bride had a maid of honor and a matron of honor, as well as six bridesmaids. Raven Brunner, Peoplemag, 22 Sep. 2024 The festivities are derailed when the maid of honor is found dead the morning of the wedding, and everyone becomes a suspect. Kristen Tauer, WWD, 17 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for maid of honor 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1595, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of maid of honor was circa 1595

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“Maid of honor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maid%20of%20honor. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

maid of honor

1
: an unmarried woman usually of noble birth who attends a queen or princess
2
: a bride's principal unmarried wedding attendant
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