best man
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of best man
First recorded in 1775–85
Example Sentences
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Mr. Hernández, a “Saturday Night Live” cast member, is particularly shrill as the best man who can’t forgive his pal for getting married.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
He is also a co-host of the popular "New Heights" podcast alongside his brother Jason, who was his best man.
From Barron's ● Jul. 4, 2026
There is nothing so gauche as a routine, mind you, but he dances with the oblivious cool of a best man at a wedding where everyone knows the bride prefers him to her new husband.
From BBC ● Jun. 13, 2026
Those great victories were masterminded by Jack Charlton, who Charlie said was the best man manager he ever worked under.
From BBC ● Feb. 23, 2026
Noah said, "I would like to live over the day I was best man at a wedding in Century Village that involved four grandparents—two of mine and one each of two other Souls."
From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg
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