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bridesmaid
[brahydz-meyd]
noun
a young woman who attends the bride at a wedding ceremony.
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.
bridesmaid
/ ˈɪˌɪ /
noun
a girl or young unmarried woman who attends a bride at her wedding Compare matron of honour maid of honour
Word History and Origins
Origin of bridesmaid1
Example Sentences
I was a bridesmaid in two different weddings, one week apart.
Being the bridesmaid so often is the worst feeling in football and it takes a special group to come back from having that happen repeatedly, and win.
The newly-wed couple who tied the knot last week with 95 bridesmaids said it was "an absolutely unforgettable day".
Her dream came true and she did look resplendent before going down the aisle along with nine bridesmaids in a crystal-encrusted gown, tiara and a bridal train several metres long.
She recalled: "That same day that I'm packing to go to the hospital, I had to pack up my wedding dress, all the bridesmaids' dresses - and return it."
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