matron of honor

noun phrase

: a bride's principal married wedding attendant compare maid of honor

Examples of matron of honor in a Sentence

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Just over a year later, they wed at the house of the groom's mother, Diana Ross, with Simpson's older sister Jessica Simpson as the matron of honor. Rachel Raposas, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025 Bebop pioneer Gillespie was the best man, Linda’s sister, Thelma White of Seattle, was matron of honor. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 May 2025 The bride had a maid of honor and a matron of honor, as well as six bridesmaids. Raven Brunner, Peoplemag, 22 Sep. 2024 Film producer William Goetz and his wife, Edith, served as the best man and matron of honor. Hannah Malach, WWD, 18 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of matron of honor was in 1903

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“Matron of honor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/matron%20of%20honor. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

matron of honor

: a married woman serving as the principal wedding attendant of a bride compare maid of honor
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