bridesmaid

/ˈbraɪdzmɛd/

Definitions

1. noun

a woman who accompanies and supports a bride on her wedding day, typically one of the bride’s closest friends or relatives

“The bridesmaid wore a beautiful lace dress to the wedding ceremony.”

2. verb

to act as a bridesmaid or to support and accompany a bride on her wedding day

“She was asked to bridesmaid for her sister’s wedding.”

Synonyms

  • attendant
  • maid of honor