matron of honor

noun phrase

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

Examples of matron of honor in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web 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

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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 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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