bridemaid

/ˈbrɪdmeɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

a woman who assists the bride on her wedding day

“The bridesmaid helped the bride get ready for the ceremony.”

2. noun

a woman who is the chief attendant to the bride

“She was the maid of honor and the other women were the bridesmaids.”

3. verb

to act as a bridesmaid for someone

“She was asked to bridesmaid at her friend’s wedding.”

Synonyms

  • attendants
  • maids of honor

Antonyms

  • groomsmen