Synonyms

groomsman

American

[groomz-muhn, groomz-] / ˈgrumz mən, ˈgrʊmz- /

noun

a man who attends the bridegroom in a wedding ceremony.

groomsman British

/ ˈɡrʊmz-, ˈɡruːmzmən /

noun

a man who attends the bridegroom at a wedding, usually the best man

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noun

groomsmen

plural

Etymology

Origin of groomsman

First recorded in 1690–1700; groom + 's ¹ + -man

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