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
“Everything out here is earned … may the best man win!’ she shouted.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 18, 2026
Weston also said he is getting married in July - and Stoecker's boyfriend is the best man.
From BBC ● Feb. 16, 2026
His mother sells houses—a lot of them in The Farm—and for reasons too complicated to tell, Noah Gershom was best man at my grandmother Draper's wedding early last summer.
From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg
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