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Examples of matron of honor in a Sentence
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The bride had a maid of honor and a matron of honor, as well as six bridesmaids.
—Raven Brunner, Peoplemag, 22 Sep. 2024
The sister, who is also the matron of honor, did eventually improve and the couple began discussing their new date.
—Marina Watts, Peoplemag, 9 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
By November 2016, the duo were married — with their matchmaker Jessa serving as matron of honor at the nuptials.
—Lynsey Eidell, Peoplemag, 3 July 2024
Debbie Reynolds, Taylor’s matron of honor, and Reynolds' husband Eddie Fisher.
—Jessica Booth, Peoplemag, 8 June 2024
And that’s when Valerie Goodwin went from nurse to wedding coordinator and, ultimately, matron of honor.
—Susan Young, Peoplemag, 30 May 2024
Full Recap of the Couple's Live Nuptials At the ceremony, Turner stood by her side wearing a traditional tux, while Nist was joined by her daughter as her matron of honor.
—Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 5 Jan. 2024
Nist also had her daughter, Jen Woolston, by her side as matron of honor, as well as her daughter-in-law Amanda Nist and Turner's daughters, Jenny Young and Angie Turner, as bridesmaids.
—Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 5 Jan. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1903, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near matron of honor
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“Matron of honor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/matron%20of%20honor. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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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