best man
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of best man
First recorded in 1775–85
Example Sentences
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"It's everyone's race and you have just got to give your best, and the best man wins," Kopke said.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
At age 65, Lou served as the best man at his son’s wedding.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026
"I like to challenge myself against the best. We're going to go to war and the best man will win," Paul said last month.
From Barron's • Dec. 17, 2025
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.
From BBC • Sep. 24, 2025
The best man for the job, he said, was a member of his Science Advisory Committee named James R. Killian.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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