bridesmaid
Americannoun
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bridesmaids
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a young woman who attends the bride at a wedding ceremony.
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Informal. a person, group, etc., that is in a secondary position, never quite attains a goal, etc..
Bridesmaids for 12 seasons, the Eagles finally won the championship.
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That means even brides without massive social-media followings are promoting companies online in exchange for free booze, engagement party dresses and favors for bridesmaid goody bags.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
Liquid IV is paying for its packets to pop up inside bridesmaid goody bags.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026
DeSorbo was a bridesmaid at Batula’s wedding and vocal from the get-go about her disdain for Cooke.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 3, 2026
She gave him money for a deposit, bought bridesmaid dresses for her daughters, a veil, "a few little trinket bits".
From BBC ● Feb. 12, 2026
"Have another scone, my dear. I expect your Daisy shall be a bridesmaid."
From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman
When declining, Shatz always thanks the bride-to-be for the invitation, explaining that she hopes the woman-of-honor can spend time with her bridesmaids and closest friends.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
“Taylor and Travis did not have bridesmaids or groomsmen. Austin Swift served as Taylor’s Man of Honor, Jason Kelce was Travis’ Best Man,” the statement read.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 7, 2026
The pair both dressed in Christian Dior, according to Swift's longtime publicist, and elected to skip bridesmaids and groomsmen.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
Holly's two sisters Tilly and Megan were bridesmaids along with Adam's sister Bethany.
From BBC ● Jun. 20, 2026
The DJ introduced the bridesmaids and bridesmen, Michelle’s parents, Felix and his mom, and finally, Georgie and Michelle.
From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty
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