best man

noun

1. the chief attendant of the bridegroom at a wedding.

best man

noun

1. the (male) attendant of the bridegroom at a wedding

Word History and Origins

Origin of best man¹

First recorded in 1775–85

Example Sentences

Rachel was given away by her brother Simon, while her sister-in-law Emma had two important roles - as both maid of honour and best man.

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They were married a year later, and his lifelong friend Leslie Grey was best man at the wedding.

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But Mark Carney, all he's so far campaigned on is 'I'm the best man to deal with Trump'.

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"He was the best man. I pray that his soul rests in peace and he has the best life wherever he is," she said.

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The Football Association provoked debate, and some criticism, by ignoring the claims of English candidates such as Eddie Howe in their succession plan post-Southgate, to go for the best man available regardless of nationality.

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