Definitions for Bridesmaid
ˈbraɪdzˌmeɪdbrides·maid

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. bridesmaid, maid of honornoun

   an unmarried woman who attends the bride at a wedding

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. bridesmaidnoun

   A woman who attends the bride at a wedding ceremony, as part of the main wedding group.

   I'd love to be your bridesmaid.

2. bridesmaidverb

   To act as a bridesmaid for; to attend the bride during a wedding ceremony.

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1. Bridesmaid

   Bridesmaids are members of the bride's party in a Western traditional wedding ceremony. A bridesmaid is typically a young woman and often a close friend or relative. She attends to the bride on the day of a wedding or marriage ceremony. Traditionally, bridesmaids were chosen from unwed young women of marriageable age. Bridesmaids are often required to get bob haircuts in some Nordic cultures. The principal bridesmaid, if one is designated, may be called the chief bridesmaid. She may also be called the maid of honor if she is unmarried, or the matron of honor if she is married. A junior bridesmaid is a girl who is clearly too young to be married but who is included as an honorary bridesmaid. In the United States, typically only the maid or matron of honor and the best man are the official witnesses for the wedding license. Often there is more than one bridesmaid: in modern times the bride chooses how many to ask. Historically, no person of status went out unattended, and the size of the retinue was closely calculated to be appropriate to the family's social status. A large group of bridesmaids provided an opportunity for showing off the family's social status and wealth. Today, the number of bridesmaids in a wedding party is dependent on many variables, including a bride's preferences, the size of her family, and the number of attendants her partner would like to have as well. The male equivalent is the groomsman, also known in British English as an usher; in the United States, the role of attending to the groom has diverged from that of escorting guests to their seats, and the two positions are no longer synonymous and are often if not usually filled by different persons. In some cultures, such as in Norway, the Netherlands and Victorian Britain, it has been customary for bridesmaids to be small girls rather than grown women. They may carry flowers during the wedding procession and pose with the married couple in bridal photos. In modern English-speaking countries, this role is separate from that of the bridesmaid, and the small child performing it is known as a flower girl.

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1. bridesmaid

   A bridesmaid is a woman or a girl who accompanies the bride on her wedding day. She is usually a close friend, sister, or relative of the bride. Her duties often include planning the bridal shower, helping the bride with wedding preparations, and providing emotional support. In the wedding ceremony, she traditionally walks down the aisle before the bride, often carrying flowers or throwing petals.

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1. Bridesmaidnoun

   a female friend who attends on a bride at her wedding

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1. Bridesmaid

   The bridesmaids are members of the bride's party in a wedding. A bridesmaid is typically a young woman, and often a close friend or sister. She attends to the bride on the day of a wedding or marriage ceremony. Traditionally, bridesmaids were chosen from unwed young women of marriageable age. The principal bridesmaid, if one is so designated, may be called the chief bridesmaid or maid of honor if she is unmarried, or the matron of honor if she is married. A junior bridesmaid is a girl who is clearly too young to be marriageable, but who is included as an honorary bridesmaid. In the United States, typically only the Maid/Matron of Honor and the Best Man are the official witnesses. Often there is more than one bridesmaid: in modern times the bride chooses how many to ask. Historically, no person of status went out unattended, and the size of the retinue was closely calculated to be appropriate to the family's social status. A large group of bridesmaids provided an opportunity for showing off the family's social status and wealth. Today, the number of bridesmaids in a wedding party is dependent on many variables, including a bride's preferences, the size of her family, and the number of attendants her partner would like to have as well.

Matched Categories

1. • Attendant
   • Woman

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How to pronounce Bridesmaid?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say Bridesmaid in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Bridesmaid in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Bridesmaid in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of Bridesmaid in a Sentence

1. Hailey Baldwin:

   I think having it in the woods would be so beautiful, my sister will be my bridesmaid. I was Hailey Baldwin last year. And maybe Justin's little sister as a flower girl. Is 10 too old ?

2. Danielle Haley:

   I was like, ‘yes, I’ll be your bridesmaid for a wedding that’s in two days,’ i think it's a really cool idea to meet new people and be a part of their special day.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Bridesmaid
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Bridesmaid
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bridesmaid
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Bridesmaid
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Bridesmaid
7. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=Bridesmaid