maid of honour
Britishnoun
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the principal unmarried attendant of a bride Compare bridesmaid matron of honour
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a small tart with an almond-flavoured filling
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an unmarried lady attending a queen or princess
Example Sentences
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On Christmas Day, rugby star Meg Jones will be on a plane travelling to India, where she will be maid of honour at her best friend's wedding.
From BBC ● Dec. 20, 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
Princess Eugenie's older sister Princess Beatrice will be maid of honour and groom Jack Brooksbank's brother, Thomas, will be best man.
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2018
The sister of the Duchess of Cambridge, Pippa Middleton first came to prominent media attention while acting as maid of honour when Catherine married Prince William.
From The Guardian ● May 19, 2018
Well, and I'm the king, and this is your maid of honour, the beautiful Lady Ethelinda, see?'
From The Black Poodle And Other Tales by Anstey, F.
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